Group Home Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Elwyn; Washington Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,518 - 29,274; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Elwyn is seeking Group Home Direct Support Professionals in Washington Township, NJ. This role involves providing supervision and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on health and safety, community integration, and daily living activities. Full and part-time positions are available with a pay rate between $19.25 - $21.25 hourly, based on experience.

Benefits include comprehensive health packages, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with adult individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be able to perform CPR, first aid, and safety protocols.
• Valid driver’s license with at least two years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, instruct, and support individuals according to their support plans.
• Assist with personal health and hygiene needs.
• Document progress, incident reports, and required records.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Group Home Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Full time, part time, and Float (Sat/Sun 7a-9p & Fri 3p-11, Sat/Sun 7a-9p) positions available

Pay Rate: $19.25 - $21.25 Hourly

Rates are based on total years of work experience with Adult IDD populations.

Locations: Turnersville & Sicklerville

Job Description

The Group Home Counselor provides supervision, guidance, instruction, and skill building to individuals supported within the residence and/or assigned program site. Responsibilities include daily living support, health, safety, well‑being, vocational activities and interaction with others, all while emphasizing community integration.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, instruct, and support individuals according to their support plans, focusing on community integration and daily outcomes.
• Assist with personal health and hygiene, including bathing, showering, oral care, grooming, and related needs.
• Support religious and sexual preferences, ethnic and cultural values, recreational activities, and physical fitness.
• Assist with family visits, grocery purchasing, meal preparation, and housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and general organization.
• Administer medications on schedule, manage inventories, and coordinate refills following agency protocols.
• Transport individuals to appointments, community activities, and program sites, ensuring safety.
• Assist with use, maintenance, and repair of adaptive and medical devices and equipment.
• Document progress, incident reports, medication logs, behavior management, and other required records.
• Maintain confidentiality, follow policies, and participate in staff meetings and training.
• Perform CPR, crisis prevention, and medication administration per agency protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with adult individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Non‑profit human service experience highly preferred.
• Strong teamwork, organization, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be able to perform CPR, first aid, and safety protocols.
• Good communication skills, customer interaction, and written communication.
• Basic web‑ and e‑mail application experience preferred.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug test; licensed to work with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license with at least two years of driving experience and an acceptable record.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On‑Demand Pay
• Paid On‑The‑Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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