Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver – Scotch Plains, NJ

aboundhealth; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Weekly pay

Paid onboarding & training

Career growth opportunities

Scholarship program

Company events

Job summary

Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with IDD in daily living, community participation, and work settings. DSPs provide compassionate, reliable care and help clients achieve independence.

Starting pay ranges from $23 to $33 per hour, with a $1,000 signing bonus paid after meeting hours milestones. Flexible schedules, weekly pay, and training are offered in Scotch Plains, NJ.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for ADLs, community participation, and daily living activities.
• Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving personal goals.
• Monitor health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment.
• Complete documentation and maintain schedules.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Attention to detail

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – $23-33/hr + $1,000 Signing Bonus – Scotch Plains, 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 a trusted partner of many in the I/DD space for over 20 years. We are trusted by over 550 clients in NJ and growing. Everything we do is guided by our core values and purpose: To empower people.

What You’ll Do

As a DSP, you will provide hands‑on support that helps individuals build independence and confidence at home, in the community, and in the workplace. Being a DSP is a rewarding experience – you will genuinely make a difference and contribute to someone’s journey towards a more meaningful life. Responsibilities will include:

• Building positive relationships and supporting individuals in achieving personal goals
• Assisting with daily living activities such as meal preparation, hygiene, and household tasks
• Supporting individuals in community participation, employment, and social activities
• Using adaptive tools to aid learning and facilitate communication
• Encouraging independence and helping individuals develop new skills
• Monitoring health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment
• Communicating with Abound team members, families, and external parties (case managers, etc.) as needed
• Completing documentation and maintaining schedules
• Completing in ongoing training and professional development

Pay & Signing Bonus

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

$1,000 signing bonus paid when averaging 20+ hours/week paid in 3 installments: 90 days ($333), 6 months ($333), and 12 months ($334)

Benefits

We value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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

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.