Direct Support Professional

Chriswell Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Chriswell Health in New Jersey is seeking compassionate caregivers to support adults with developmental disabilities in daily living, skill-building, and community participation.

You will follow person-centered plans, document progress, coordinate with families and support coordinators, and ensure safety with patience and respect. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required; hours vary by individual support plan and may include day, evening, or weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Able to support adults with developmental disabilities in daily living
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Support daily living skills and personal routines
• Encourage community participation and engagement
• Follow person-centered plans and document progress
• Coordinate respectfully with support coordinators and families
• Patience, respect, and a person-centered approach

Job description

Support adults with developmental disabilities in daily living, skill-building, and community participation through NJ DDD programs.

Care Team Full-time / Part-time Mercer, Middlesex, and Monmouth counties Varies by individual support plan

Accepting applications

What you'll do

• Support daily living skills and personal routines
• Encourage community participation and engagement
• Follow person-centered plans and document progress
• Coordinate respectfully with support coordinators and families
• Patience, respect, and a person-centered approach
• At least 18 years of age
• Strong communication and follow-through
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Licensing and certification

• Valid driver’s license required for this role

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities
• Familiarity with NJ DDD services

Hours follow each individual’s support plan and may include daytime, evening, or weekend support.

Screening requirements

The following are completed for this role before onboarding.

• Employment eligibility verification
• Criminal background screening
• Driving record review
• Professional references

Compensation, benefits, scheduling, and employment terms vary by role and employment status and are confirmed directly with candidates during the hiring process. Chriswell Health is an equal opportunity employer.