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

Description

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

The Woodbridge Day Program is offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus
, paid out throughout your first year of employment
.

$20.00/Hour | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Paid Training | IDD Day Services

At Our House, Inc., our mission is to provide 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.

This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy active, hands‑on work
, community engagement, and supporting adults in a structured daytime program setting.

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

Our goal is to ensure you understand the role clearly—while also giving us the opportunity to determine if the program and position are a good mutual fit.

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

This role is a strong match for candidates with experience in:

• 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
  , including 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

If you’ve built strong communication skills, patience, problem‑solving ability, and the confidence to work directly with people
, this role offers a meaningful transition into human services and residential/day program support
—no prior IDD experience required, just the right mindset and willingness to learn.

Requirements

Essential Skills & Responsibilities

• 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…