Evening Direct Support Professional: Empower Independence

The Arc of Ocean County; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Paid On-the-Job Training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Arc of Ocean County is hiring Direct Support Professionals for evening shifts in our Residential Services team in New Jersey. Earn $20.70–$24.70 per hour with paid on-the-job training and bi-weekly pay. Full-Time and Part-Time options available, with weekend availability required.

You’ll support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible. Join a caring team that helps individuals grow independence, participate in the community, and make

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals with evening routines, meal preparation, personal care, medication administration, housekeeping, laundry, and other activities of daily living.
• Maintain a clean, comfortable, organized home environment and welcome mood.
• 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.
• Encourage participation in hobbies, recreational activities, community events, and other experiences.
• Safely transport individuals in agency vehicles when assigned and support community involvement.
• Follow individualized support plans, agency procedures, and residential practices and communicate updates to supervisors and the team.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Arc of Ocean County is hiring Direct Support Professionals for evening shifts in our Residential Services team in New Jersey. Earn $20.70–$24.70 per hour with paid on-the-job training and bi-weekly pay. Full-Time and Part-Time options available, with weekend availability required.

You’ll support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible. Join a caring team that helps individuals grow independence, participate in the community, and make