Direct Support Professional — Empowering Lives

In Good Company; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

In Good Company Care and Supports seeks Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. Full-time and part-time roles are available, with positions in homes and communities.

You will provide hands-on support, help with daily living activities, accompany individuals to appointments and events, and follow care plans. Training is provided, and a background check is required for team members.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with IDD preferred, but training is provided.
• Patient, compassionate, dependable.
• Strong communication skills and good judgment.
• Comfortable with personal care tasks.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.
• Ability to pass background checks and complete DDD training (CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, hands-on support in homes and communities.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, meals, and household tasks.
• Support individuals in community activities, appointments, and outings.
• Follow individualized care plans and behavior plans as directed.
• Administer medication as trained and authorized where applicable.
• Document services accurately per NJ DDD requirements.
• Communicate with families, care team, and agency staff about needs and progress.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, person-centered environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Communication

Judgment

Personal care

Drivers license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

In Good Company Care and Supports seeks Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. Full-time and part-time roles are available, with positions in homes and communities.

You will provide hands-on support, help with daily living activities, accompany individuals to appointments and events, and follow care plans. Training is provided, and a background check is required for team members.