Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Dungarvin inc; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 22,559 - 32,130; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401 K plan

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid training and orientation

Job summary

A mission-driven support services provider in Monroe, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver. In this full-time role, you'll empower individuals with disabilities to live independently by providing direct support and assistance with daily living tasks. The position offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off. Your role will be rewarding, contributing to the personal growth and dignity of those in your care.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Person-centered and kind.
• Committed to creating a respectful environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance and encouragement.
• Ensure comfort, safety, and personal growth of individuals.
• Assist with daily living tasks.

Skills

Patient

Dependable

Detail oriented

Team player

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

• Full-time
• Starting Pay: $19.85/hour
• Schedule: Multiple schedules available for 2nd shift and weekends

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission‑driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person‑centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.

With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life.

Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Monroe, NJ and surrounding areas.

Company Benefits/Perks

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for FT employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck – access to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

What You Get To Do

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect.

• Provide hands‑on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene and more.

Why This Role

• Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
• Positively impact someone’s life.
• Gain health care experience to further your career.
• Varied day‑to‑day experiences; no two days are the same.

What Makes You A Great Fit

• Person‑centered, patient, and kind.
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible.
• Observant and detail oriented.
• Positive role‑model for others and able to work on a team.
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
• 18 years or older.

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.