Direct Support Professional Caregiver Jersey City, NJ

Direct Support Professional (DSP) $23-33/hr $1000 Signing Bonus Jersey City NJ

Flexible Schedules Weekly Pay Paid Training Growth Opportunities Team Environment

Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a DSP you will assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) community participation and behavioral support while helping clients live independently. If you are compassionate reliable and looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference we would love to meet you!

Abound Health is a mission-driven company that has been operating in the I/DD space for over 20 years. We are trusted by over 550 clients in NJ.

What Youll Do

As a DSP you will provide hands-on support that helps individuals build independence and confidence. Being a DSP is a rewarding experience you will genuinely make a difference in somebodys life. Responsibilities will include:

• Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving personal goals

• Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation hygiene and household tasks

• Support individuals in community participation employment and social activities

• Use adaptive tools to aid learning and facilitate communication

• Encourage independence and help individuals develop new skills

• Monitor health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment

• Communicate with Abound team members families and external parties (case managers etc.) as needed

• Complete documentation and maintaining schedules

• Complete ongoing training and professional development

Comprehensive Benefits

• Flexible schedules (full-time and part-time opportunities)

• Weekly pay

• Bonus opportunities (e.g. referral bonus)

• Paid onboarding & training

• Opportunities for advancement & career growth

• Scholarship Program

• Invitations to company events & opportunities to socialize with peer DSPs

• Medical dental life insurance and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older

• Valid drivers license current automotive insurance and reliable transportation.

• Ability to pass criminal record driving record and healthcare registry checks

• Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary

• Lifting may be required depending on client needs

Experience working with individuals with disabilities is not required we provide paid training and support

Pay & Signing Bonus

Starting Pay: $23/hour for non-acuity; $33/hour for acuity

$1000 signing bonus paid in 3 installments when averaging 20 hours/week

Equal Employment Opportunity

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority