Direct Support Professional in Somerset County

In Good Company; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

In Good Company Care and Supports seeks Direct Support Professionals to provide home- and community-based services in New Jersey. Full-time and part-time positions available, with comprehensive training provided.

You'll assist individuals with daily living, support community participation, and follow individualized plans. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are preferred; background checks and required trainings are provided by the company.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred, but training provided.
• Patient, compassionate, and dependable.
• Strong communication skills and good judgment.
• Comfortable with personal care tasks.
• Ability to pass required background checks and complete DDD-mandated training (CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, etc.) — provided by the company.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, hands-on support to individuals 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 support plans as directed.
• Administer medication as trained and authorized (where applicable).
• Document services provided accurately and in accordance with NJ DDD requirements.
• Communicate regularly with families, care team members, and agency staff regarding the individual's needs and progress.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and person-centered environment at all times.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

In Good Company Care and Supports provides home- and community-based support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. We're looking for compassionate, reliable Direct Support Professionals to join our team — both full-time and part-time positions available.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct, hands-on support to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in their homes and communities




• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks




• Support individuals in community activities, appointments, and outings




• Follow individualized care plans and behavior support plans as directed




• Administer medication as trained and authorized (where applicable)




• Document services provided accurately and in accordance with NJ DDD requirements




• Communicate regularly with families, care team members, and agency staff regarding the individual's needs and progress




• Maintain a safe, respectful, and person-centered environment at all times

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred, but not required — we provide training




• Patient, compassionate, and dependable




• Strong communication skills and good judgment




• Comfortable with personal care tasks




• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred




• Ability to pass required background checks and complete DDD-mandated training (CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, etc. — provided by the company)




• High school diploma or equivalent

Details

• Full-time and part-time schedules available




• Positions based in homes and communities throughout New Jersey




• Required certifications and training provided