Direct Support Professional - Monday - Friday 8 am - 3pm

Chimes Metro, Inc.; Newark (NJ); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical plans starting at $6.90/month

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Paid training and tuition assistance

Tickets at Work

Employee referral bonuses and recognit

Growth pathways and advancement

Résumé du poste

Chimes Metro, Inc. in Newark, NJ seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to empower individuals with intellectual and behavioral challenges to live with dignity and independence.

You will provide hands-on support, follow care plans, and document progress in a respectful, client-centered environment. This role offers paid training, ongoing professional development, and a pathway for growth within a mission-driven nonprofit focused on compassion and community engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Disability services experience preferred, but training is provided.
• Lift up to 50 lbs; driving history must meet policy requirements.

Responsabilités

• Provide hands-on support with kindness and respect.
• Assist with personal care including dressing, toileting, hygiene, feeding, bathing.
• Follow individualized care plans and document progress.
• Administer medications in accordance with policy.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment.
• Use approved behavior support techniques.
• Encourage community engagement and participation.
• Some DSP roles may require travel between Residential and Day programs.

Connaissances

Lift/Transfer up to 50 lbs

Valid U.S. driver's license

Disability services experience (pref)

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - $18/hour

Make a Difference. Build a Career. Change Lives.

Join Chimes, a mission-driven nonprofit where compassion meets purpose. As a Direct Support Professional, you'll empower individuals with intellectual and behavioral challenges to live with dignity, independence, and confidence-while growing in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Why Chimes

• Meaningful, purpose-driven work
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Culture rooted in dignity, respect, and compassion

What You'll Do

• Provide hands-on support with kindness and respect
• Assist with personal care including: dressing, toileting, hygiene, feeding, bathing and other daily living skills
• Follow individualized care plans and document progress
• Administer medications in accordance with policy
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment
• Use approved behavior support techniques
• Encourage community engagement and participation
• Some DSP roles will require travel and support from Residential to Day programs

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in disability services preferred (not required-we train!)
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs.
• Valid U.S. driver's license - Meet one of the following driving record requirements? At least 3 years of unsuspended driving history with no more than 3 points, or At least 2 years of unsuspended driving history with a clean driving record

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Medical plans starting at $6.90/month (Day 1 coverage)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid training and tuition assistance
• Tickets at Work
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
• Clear pathways for growth and advancement

Join a team where your work truly matters-every single day.