Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Residential Services | FT/PT

The Arc of Ocean County; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career advancement

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Arc of Ocean County is seeking Direct Support Professionals to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities during the evening shift. The role offers full-time and part-time opportunities, paid training, and a pay rate of $20.70–$24.70 per hour with bi-weekly pay.

Join the Residential Services team to help residents with routines, meals, personal care, and community involvement while fostering independence and dignity in a home-like setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license in good standing with no more than five points.
• Ability to complete all required background checks, screenings, and onboarding.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Demonstrate employment stability, including at least one year with a previous employer.

Responsibilities

• Help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with evening routines and daily living activities.
• Assist with meal preparation, personal care, medication administration, housekeeping, and laundry.
• Respect personal preferences and choices while helping individuals build greater independence at home.
• Encourage participation in hobbies, community events, and other experiences of interest.
• Document required notes, medication records, and progression updates.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Employment stability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Your Shift. Their Home. A Chance to Make Every Evening Count.

For most people, the hours after work or a day program are when life happens—dinner, errands, time with friends, activities, relaxing at home, and getting ready for tomorrow.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with The Arc of Ocean County, you'll help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities enjoy those same everyday experiences while providing the individualized support they need to live as independently as possible.

We're hiring for both Full-Time and Part-Time evening opportunities within our Residential Services team. Whether you already have human services experience or are looking for an opportunity to begin meaningful work, we'll provide paid training to help you get started.

The Opportunity

Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
Schedule: Evening Shift | 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
Weekend Availability: Required
Pay: $20.70–$24.70 per hour
Pay Schedule: Bi-Weekly

Additional Earning Opportunities

• Shift Differential Opportunities
• Overtime Opportunities Available

What Does a DSP Shift Look Like?

No two shifts will be exactly the same. Your shift is about helping individuals navigate everyday life while respecting their choices, routines, abilities, and personal goals.

Help Make the House Feel Like Home

• Support individuals with evening routines, meal preparation, personal care, medication administration, housekeeping, laundry, and other activities of daily living.
• Help maintain a home environment that is clean, comfortable, organized, and welcoming.
• Encourage healthy habits and routines while supporting individuals in doing as much for themselves as possible.
• Respect personal preferences and choices while helping individuals build greater independence at home.

Make Room for the Things People Enjoy

• Encourage individuals to participate in hobbies, recreational activities, community events, and other experiences that interest them.
• Help people work toward personal goals while recognizing progress and individual accomplishments.
• Build positive, respectful relationships that strengthen confidence, dignity, and a sense of belonging.
• Create opportunities for individuals to make choices about how they spend their time.

Get Out Into the Community

• Support individuals as they participate in appointments, activities, recreation, and community outings.
• Safely transport individuals in agency vehicles when assigned.
• Encourage community involvement and experiences that promote greater independence and meaningful participation.

Be Someone the Team Can Depend On

• Remain attentive to physical, emotional, and behavioral needs and respond appropriately when circumstances change.
• Follow individualized support plans, agency procedures, and established residential practices.
• Communicate important information with supervisors, coworkers, families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Work collaboratively with the residential team to provide consistent, high-quality support from one shift to the next.

Document the Support You Provide

• Complete electronic documentation and daily service notes accurately and within required timelines.
• Maintain medication records and other required reports.
• Document relevant information so the team has an accurate picture of services, progress, and individual needs.

You Don't Need to Spend Your Day Behind a Desk to Build a Career

Direct Support Professionals are an important part of everyday residential life.

Your work could mean helping someone prepare their own dinner, supporting them during an activity they enjoy, encouraging them to complete part of their evening routine independently, or simply being a dependable person they can count on.

Those everyday moments can build skills, confidence, relationships, and greater independence over time.

Start Here. Grow From Here.

• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership and Team Environment
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Meaningful Work That Makes a Difference

What You'll Need to Join Us

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license in good standing with no more than five (5) motor vehicle points.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background checks, screenings, and agency onboarding requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while demonstrating professionalism, flexibility, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrate employment stability, including at least one (1) year of longevity with a previous employer.

Benefits That Support You

The Arc of Ocean County offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Coverage
• Low Deductible Medical Insurance with $0 Copay Options
• Comprehensive Prescription Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Supplemental Benefit Options Available

Make Your Evenings Mean More

If you're looking for work where being dependable, patient, and encouraging can have a meaningful impact on another person's everyday life, there's a place for you on our team.

Join The Arc of Ocean County as a Direct Support Professional and help individuals enjoy their homes, participate in their communities, build greater independence, and make the most of every evening.