Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver – Clifton, NJ

Abound Health; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Signing bonus

Paid onboarding & training

Flexible schedules

Career growth opportunities

Scholarship program

Medical/dental/life insurance and 401k

Job summary

Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals DSPs to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with IDD in Clifton, NJ. As a DSP you will assist with ADLs, community participation, and behavioral support while helping clients live independently.

Starting pay is 23/hour for non acuity; 33/hour for acuity with a $1,000 signing bonus paid in installments when averaging 20 hours/week. Weekly pay, paid onboarding & training, flexible schedules, and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks.
• Paid training provided.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities not required.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving personal goals.
• Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation and hygiene.
• 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.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Reliability

Communication skills

Job description

Direct Support Professional DSP 23 33hr 1000 Signing Bonus Clifton 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 IDD space for over 20 years We are trusted by over 550 clients in NJ

What Youll 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 somebodys 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 eg 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 401k eligibility based on hours worked

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid drivers 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 23hour for non acuity; 33hour for acuity 1000 signing bonus paid in 3 installments when averaging 20 hoursweek

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 disabilityhandicap status or any other legally protected characteristic