Future Opening: Direct Support Professional / Caregiver / Community Support Worker

Friendly Connections Inc; Ocean Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Bonus opportunities

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Friendly Connections Inc. seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with disabilities and seniors in New Jersey. The role is in-person, requires reliable transportation, and offers mileage reimbursement.

Expected schedule is about 8 hours weekly with occasional job coaching and opportunities for additional hours. The team emphasizes meaningful community involvement, safe transport, and flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Shows compassion and patience when supporting individuals with disabilities or seniors.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to manage driving responsibilities.
• Strong communication with clients, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily living and community activities.
• Accompany clients to appointments, outings, and classes.
• Assist with life skills, shopping, transportation, and documenting care.
• Provide job coaching and employment support as needed.
• Ensure safety during transport using your vehicle.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Bonus opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Employee discounts

Location: Oakhurst, NJ and surrounding areas

Pay: $20 per hour

Schedule: Approximately 8 hours per week and 6 hours per month Job coaching (with opportunities for additional hours)

Work Setting: In Person
Must have a reliable vehicle and be willing to transport clients. Mileage reimbursement available for approved client transportation.

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
Friendly Connections is seeking compassionate, dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Caregivers, Community Support Workers, Direct Care Workers, and Disability Support Professionals to help individuals with disabilities and seniors live more independently and participate fully in their communities throughout New Jersey.

This position is approximately 8 hours per week, with scheduled hours on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Responsibilities include providing community-based support, accompanying the individual on outings, assisting with grocery shopping, transporting and supporting at medical appointments, and accompanying to yoga classes. In addition, there are 3 hours of job coaching every other week. One week, you will accompany the individual to their job on Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The alternate week will be dedicated to assisting with identifying and pursuing new employment opportunities.

Why You’ll Love Working With Friendly Connections

• Make a meaningful impact in someone’s life every day
• Supportive and responsive management team
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Opportunity for additional hours and client assignments
• Work one-on-one with individuals in your community
• Rewarding work that promotes independence and community inclusion

What You’ll Do
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), Caregiver, Companion Caregiver, Personal Care Assistant, or Community Support Worker, you will:

• Support individuals in achieving greater independence and community involvement
• Accompany clients to appointments, recreational activities, shopping trips, fitness classes, and community events
• Assist with life skills development, communication, technology use, and social engagement
• Provide job coaching and employment support when needed
• Transport individuals safely using your personal vehicle
• Maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality standards
• Help individuals build confidence, independence, and meaningful community connections

Job Requirements

• Must love working with and helping people
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, seniors, dementia patients, or people with special needs preferred
• Experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Direct Care Worker, Behavioral Health Support Worker, Companion Caregiver, or Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a plus
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Current vehicle insurance
• Reliable personal vehicle
• Driving record with 4 points or fewer
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Ability to comply with all state regulations and agency requirements
• Ability to cooperate with state inspectors and New Jersey Department staff during inspections or investigations
• Other Job duties as assigned

Job Specifications

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and use common sense
• Ability to remain calm during crisis situations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals and situations
• Ability to work with people who have varying levels of support needs
• Ability to complete required initial and ongoing training
• Commitment to providing quality Human Services and community-based support

Industry

• Human Services, Disability Services, Home Care, Community Support Services, Senior Care, Behavioral Health, Nonprofit Services

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Compensation: $20.00 per hour