Residential Program Assistant; DSP

Position: Residential Program Assistant (DSP) PT/FT
Location: Township of Lacey

• Shift Differential Opportunities
• Overtime Opportunities Available

Residential Program Assistant Help Turn Everyday Moments Into Greater Independence

A welcoming home, a favorite activity, a new skill learned—your support can help make these moments possible.

The Arc of Ocean County is seeking compassionate, dependable team members to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities during the hours when they unwind, connect with others, and prepare for the next day. As an Evening Residential Support Specialist, you'll help individuals navigate their evening routines, enjoy meaningful activities, participate in their communities, and build skills that support greater independence.

Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available with our Residential Services team. Whether you're bringing experience from another field or beginning your career in human services, paid training will help you learn the role and develop the skills needed to provide individualized support.

If you're looking for work where patience, teamwork, and everyday encouragement make a real difference, this could be your opportunity to build a rewarding career while helping others live life on their own terms.

Your Work Schedule and Compensation

• 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

Additional earning opportunities:

• Shift Differential Opportunities
• Overtime Opportunities Available

How You'll Support Life Beyond the Day Program Create Comfort and Confidence at Home

• Assist individuals with evening routines, preparing meals, personal care, medication administration, housekeeping, laundry, and other activities of daily living
• Help keep residential settings clean, organized, comfortable, and inviting
• Encourage healthy routines and habits while giving individuals opportunities to complete tasks as independently as possible
• Honor personal preferences and everyday choices while helping individuals develop greater independence in their homes

Encourage Interests, Relationships, and Personal Goals

• Help individuals explore hobbies, recreation, community events, and other activities that reflect their interests
• Support progress toward personal goals and acknowledge individual achievements along the way
• Develop positive, respectful relationships that encourage confidence, preserve dignity, and foster a sense of belonging
• Create opportunities for individuals to decide how they spend their time and participate in activities they enjoy

Make Community Participation Possible

• Accompany and support individuals during appointments, recreational activities, and community outings
• Safely transport individuals in agency vehicles when assigned
• Encourage experiences outside the home that promote community involvement, meaningful participation, and greater independence

Respond to Individual Needs and Work as a Team

• Stay attentive to physical, emotional, and behavioral needs and respond appropriately when situations change
• Follow individualized support plans, agency procedures, and established residential practices
• Communicate important updates with supervisors, coworkers, families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Collaborate with residential colleagues to maintain dependable, consistent support across shifts

Maintain Accurate Records and Reports

• Complete electronic documentation and daily service notes accurately and within required timelines
• Maintain medication records and other required reports
• Record relevant information about services, individual progress, and support needs so team members have an accurate understanding of each person's situation

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