Direct Support Professional; DSP; Residential Services

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Your Shift. Their Home. A Chance to Make Every Evening Count.

For most people, the hours after work or a day program are when life happens—dinner, errands, time with friends, activities, relaxing at home, and getting ready for tomorrow.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with The Arc of Ocean County, you'll help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities enjoy those same everyday experiences while providing the individualized support they need to live as independently as possible.

We're hiring for both Full-Time and Part-Time evening opportunities within our Residential Services team. Whether you already have human services experience or are looking for an opportunity to begin meaningful work, we'll provide paid training to help you get started.

The Opportunity

Employment Type:

Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available

Schedule:

Evening Shift | 3:00 PM–11:00 PM Weekend Availability:
Required Pay: $20.70–$24.70 per hour Pay

Schedule:

Bi-Weekly

• Shift Differential Opportunities
• Overtime Opportunities Available

What Does a DSP Shift Look Like?

No two shifts will be exactly the same. Your shift is about helping individuals navigate everyday life while respecting their choices, routines, abilities, and personal goals.

• Support individuals with evening routines, meal preparation, personal care, medication administration, housekeeping, laundry, and other activities of daily living.
• Help maintain a home environment that is clean, comfortable, organized, and welcoming.
• 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 individuals to participate in hobbies, recreational activities, community events, and other experiences that interest them.
• Help people work toward personal goals while recognizing progress and individual accomplishments.
• Build positive, respectful relationships that strengthen confidence, dignity, and a sense of belonging.
• Create opportunities for individuals to make choices about how they spend their time.

• Support individuals as they participate in appointments, activities, recreation, and community outings.
• Safely transport individuals in agency vehicles when assigned.
• Encourage community involvement and experiences that promote greater independence and meaningful participation.

• Remain attentive to physical, emotional, and behavioral needs and respond appropriately when circumstances change.
• Follow individualized support plans, agency procedures, and established residential practices.
• Communicate important information with supervisors, coworkers, families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Work collaboratively with the residential team to provide consistent, high-quality support from one shift to the next.

• Complete electronic documentation and daily service notes accurately and within required timelines.
• Maintain medication records and other required reports.
• Document relevant information so the team has an accurate picture of services, progress, and individual needs.

You Don't Need to Spend Your Day Behind a Desk to Build a Career

Direct Support Professionals are an important part of everyday residential life.

Your work could mean helping someone prepare their own dinner, supporting them during an activity they enjoy, encouraging them to complete part of their evening routine independently, or simply being a dependable person they can count on.

Those everyday moments can build skills, confidence, relationships, and greater independence over time.

Start Here. Grow From Here.

• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership and Team Environment
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Meaningful Work That Makes a Difference