Direct Support Professioal - DSP

Royal Community Support; Boonton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Community Support in Boonton, NJ is seeking a Self-Directed Employee (SDE) to support a community-member in a respectful, dignified way. You’ll assist physically while they lead, helping with nightly routines, light housekeeping, and overnight needs.

This role emphasizes meaningful connections, reliability, and flexibility. A background in caregiving, a valid driver's license, and willingness to undergo background checks are required, with compensation at $24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Have training and experience as a caregiver for individuals with physical disabilities, preferably in home care

Responsibilities

• Supporting community engagement and advocacy efforts
• Running errands and completing everyday tasks
• Being a trusted and reliable partner in day-to-day life

Skills

Caregiving

Driving

Job description

Want to Make a Meaningful Impact in Just a Few Hours a Week?

A thoughtful, friendly individual and former human services professional living in Boonton is looking for the right person to join their team as a Self-Directed Employee (SDE)—someone who supports them in a respectful, dignified, and enjoyable way. This person knows exactly what works best for them and leads the way—you'll be there to assist physically while they take the lead. They're active in the community and passionate about literature, creative writing, advocacy, and giving back through volunteer work. Other tasks include assisting this person with getting to bed, light housekeeping, and other overnight needs. If you enjoy meaningful connections, like to laugh, and take pride in being dependable and kind, this might be the perfect opportunity. Other tasks include assisting this person with getting to bed, light housekeeping, and other overnight needs.

What You’ll Be Doing Together:

Supporting community engagement and advocacy efforts

Running errands and completing everyday tasks

Being a trusted and reliable partner in day-to-day life

Available Schedule:

• Monday through Friday: 10 pm-6 am

*This is the ideal schedule for two different staff workers; however, depending on the availability of qualified candidates, the breakdown of days can be flexible.

Compensation & Benefits:

$24 per hour

You’re a Great Fit If You:

See the person, not the label

Enjoy cooking

Believe in the power of choice and voice

Are flexible, honest, and punctual

Are an observant self-starter or open to becoming one

Must be willing to Care for someone’s home as you would your own

Must be willing to have a positive attitude and open mind

Requirements:

Have some training and experience as a caregiver for individuals with physical disabilities, preferably in home care

Possess a valid driver’s license, a car, and a clean driving record

Must be willing to take a background check and a drug screening

Legally authorized to work in the U.S.