2,500 * Direct Support Professional; DSP – Day Program

Description

Woodbridge, NJ
* Sign‑On Bonus – $2,500 *

Job Type: Full‑time

Our House, Inc. is a non‑profit organization dedicated to providing healthy, stimulating and inclusive environments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Through innovative day programs, employment services and community‑based opportunities we support individuals in building skills, independence and meaningful connections.

We believe in transparency and respect for your time. Once an application is fully completed and meets the minimum requirements, our recruitment team will respond within 48 business hours via email with an invitation to attend a group interview. While conducted in a group format, the interview is still an individual evaluation. During the session, we review:

• Program expectations and daily responsibilities
• Available program sites and participant needs
• Pre‑employment requirements and training schedule
• Background check process
• Benefits, compensation and next steps

The Day Program Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides supervision, instruction and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a structured day program and community‑based settings. DSPs engage participants in meaningful activities while ensuring safety, dignity and compliance with individual service plans.

Full‑time:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Schools or Special Education settings (paraprofessionals, classroom aides, school support staff)
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) roles, including behavior technicians or assistants
• Childcare, daycare or early childhood education
• Recreation or camp programs (fitness, aquatics, outdoor or adaptive recreation)
• Youth programs, after‑school programs or community‑based programs
• Human services or social services supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD)

• Customer service, retail or hospitality roles where you supported diverse individuals, managed challenging situations and provided hands‑on assistance
• Healthcare support or entry‑level medical roles
• Behavioral health, mental health support or peer support roles
• Security, transportation or logistics roles requiring awareness, safety and accountability

• Supervise program participants in accordance with individual service plan supervision guidelines, including line‑of‑sight supervision when required
• Actively engage in all scheduled activities with participants, including but not limited to:
  • Swimming and fitness activities
  • Exercise and skill‑building programs
  • Gardening, farming and outdoor activities
  • Fishing and community‑based recreation
  • Domestic skill development (laundry, dishwashing, cleaning tasks)
• Maintain required staff‑to‑participant ratios at all times in facility‑based and community settings
• Safely transport individuals to volunteer sites, activities and appointments using agency vehicles, including highway and long‑distance driving, in compliance with the Our House, Inc. Safe Driving Policy
• Ensure cleanliness, safety and security of the program site, including performing general cleaning duties as needed
• Assist participants with toileting and hygiene needs, including use of adult incontinence products and post‑accident clean‑up when necessary
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting various participants and working across different program sites as assigned
• Attend and actively participate in monthly staff meetings and quarterly all‑agency meetings

• Ability to write and type legibly using a computer, laptop or other company‑provided device
• Ability to read, interpret and apply charts, diagrams and written instructions
• Ability to enter and navigate program sites and community locations safely
• Ability to observe, hear and respond promptly if a participant requires assistance or is in danger
• Ability to physically demonstrate tasks and activities to participants
• Adequate motor skills to assist participants with…