Direct Support Professional; Evenings

Full-Time Evening Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Make Evenings Matter. Help Others Build Confidence, Skills, and Independence.

No prior human services experience? You can still make a meaningful difference—and build a career along the way.

The Arc of Ocean County is looking for caring, dependable individuals to join our Residential Services team as Full-Time Evening Direct Support Professionals. In this role, you'll help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities enjoy their evenings, take part in activities they value, develop everyday living skills, and feel supported in their homes and communities.

You don't need previous human services experience to get started. With paid training and ongoing support, you'll learn how to provide individualized assistance, encourage personal choice, and contribute to a positive residential environment. As you gain experience, you can also explore opportunities for professional growth, including advancement into Assistant Manager and Group Home Manager positions.

If you're ready to learn new skills, support others, and start building a future in human services, this is an opportunity to begin with purpose.

Your Evening Schedule and Pay

• Employment Type: Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week
• Shift: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Schedule Requirement: Flexibility to work two weekend days as part of your schedule
• Starting Pay: $20.70 per hour
• Earning Opportunity: Up to $24.70 per hour through shift differentials and overtime
• Pay
  
  Schedule:
  
  Bi-Weekly

What You’ll Bring to Each Evening

• Assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential group homes, supervised apartments, and supported living programs.
• Help with personal care, meals, medication, household responsibilities, transportation, and other needs that arise during the evening.
• Encourage individuals to participate in everyday routines and complete tasks to the greatest extent possible on their own.
• Help individuals strengthen practical life skills, build confidence, and develop personal responsibility and independence.

• Help individuals enjoy recreational activities, shopping, community outings, and other social experiences.
• Encourage progress toward the goals outlined in each individual's individualized service plan.
• Recognize personal achievements and offer positive encouragement as individuals learn and develop new abilities.
• Respect individual preferences and support opportunities to make choices and direct their own daily experiences.

• Contribute to a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming residential setting.
• Provide person-centered assistance that protects each individual's dignity and respects their needs.
• Encourage healthy habits and help maintain a home environment grounded in inclusion, respect, and personal growth.
• Promote consistent routines and dependable support so individuals can feel secure and comfortable in their homes.

• Work closely with Residential Services colleagues to maintain consistent support throughout the program.
• Keep supervisors and coworkers informed about individual needs and important updates through effective communication.
• Follow agency policies, medication procedures, and established safety practices.
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation, daily service notes, and other required program records, completing them correctly and on time.

New to the Field? We’ll Help You Learn.

Previous human services experience is not required.

The Arc of Ocean County offers paid training and ongoing support to help you develop the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for the Direct Support…