Direct Support Professional/Caregiver - Hackensack, NJ

aboundhealth; Maywood (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Paid onboarding & training

Career growth

Scholarship program

Referral bonus

Health insurance

401(k) eligibility

Job summary

Abound Health is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Hackensack, NJ to assist individuals with IDD with daily living, community participation, and personal care. You’ll build independence, support goals, and work in a team environment with ongoing training and advancement opportunities.

Starting pay is $23/hour for non-acuity and $33/hour for acuity, plus a $1,000 signing bonus paid in installments when averaging 20+ hours/week.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks.
• Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary.
• Lifting may be required, depending on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to help individuals build independence and confidence.
• Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation, hygiene, and household tasks.
• Support individuals in community participation, employment, and social activities.
• Use adaptive tools to aid learning and facilitate communication.
• Encourage independence and help individuals develop new skills.
• Monitor health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment.
• Communicate with Abound Health team members, families, and case managers as needed.
• Complete documentation and maintain schedules.
• Undertake ongoing training and professional development.

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – $23-33/hr + $1,000 Signing Bonus – Hackensack, NJ

Flexible Schedules | Weekly Pay | Paid Training | Growth Opportunities | Team Environment

Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a DSP, you will assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), community participation, and behavioral support while helping clients live independently. If you are compassionate, reliable, and looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference, we would love to meet you!

Abound Health is a mission-driven company that has been operating in the I/DD space for over 20 years. We are trusted by over 550 clients in NJ.

What You’ll Do

As a DSP, you will provide hands‑on support that helps individuals build independence and confidence. Being a DSP is a rewarding experience – you will genuinely make a difference in somebody’s life. Responsibilities will include:

• Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving personal goals
• Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation, hygiene, and household tasks
• Support individuals in community participation, employment, and social activities
• Use adaptive tools to aid learning and facilitate communication
• Encourage independence and help individuals develop new skills
• Monitor health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment
• Communicate with Abound team members, families, and external parties (case managers, etc.) as needed
• Complete documentation and maintaining schedules
• Complete ongoing training and professional development

Comprehensive Benefits

• Flexible schedules (full‑time and part‑time opportunities)
• Weekly pay
• Bonus opportunities (e.g., referral bonus)
• Paid onboarding & training
• Opportunities for advancement & career growth
• Scholarship Program
• Invitations to company events & opportunities to socialize with peer DSPs
• Medical, dental, life insurance and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary
• Lifting may be required, depending on client needs

Experience working with individuals with disabilities is not required – we provide paid training and support

Pay & Signing Bonus

Starting Pay: $23/hour for non‑acuity; $33/hour for acuity

$1,000 signing bonus paid in 3 installments when averaging 20+ hours/week

Equal Employment Opportunity

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.