Direct Support Professional — Empower Adults in Community

REED Next; Glen Rock (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, dental & vision

176 hours of PTO

401k retirement benefits

Retention bonus of $2000

Job summary

REED Next is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals in a residential program in Glen Rock, NJ. The DSP will support skill-building, independence, and community participation, with a 26-hour per week schedule and opportunities for growth in human services.

Responsibilities include personal care, daily living skills, documentation, and ensuring health and safety. Requirements include age 20+, CPR/First Aid, and US work authorization; experience with autism is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 20 years of age.
• Participate and pass Pre-Employment, In-Service and Annual Training requirements of NJ DDD & REED Next.
• Obtain CPR & First Aid. Valid driver’s license and clean criminal record.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral in English.
• Experience working with adults with autism is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care needs (toileting, bathing, eating).
• Teach daily living skills (household chores, laundry, cleaning, dishes).
• Support participation in recreational and community activities.
• Keep residence clean and organized; promote upkeep per plans.
• Prepare meals tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Provide transportation to program sites as needed.
• Implement Individual & Behavior Support Plans.
• Monitor health and safety; provide supervision.
• Record progress and maintain documentation accurately.

Skills

Strong communication

English proficiency

Training compliance

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

REED Next is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals in a residential program in Glen Rock, NJ. The DSP will support skill-building, independence, and community participation, with a 26-hour per week schedule and opportunities for growth in human services.

Responsibilities include personal care, daily living skills, documentation, and ensuring health and safety. Requirements include age 20+, CPR/First Aid, and US work authorization; experience with autism is preferred.