Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Individual & Community Support

Job Summary

Roiel Source Inc is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and patient Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-on-one support to an adult receiving developmental disability services.

The individual enjoys being active in the community, exercising, listening to music, recreational activities, volunteering, and participating in community and faith-based activities. The DSP will help promote greater independence in daily living, communication, community participation, and employment-related skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support in the home and community.
• Assist with and provide verbal prompting for activities of daily living as needed.
• Encourage independence with household activities such as organizing belongings, laundry, making the bed, putting away clothing and dishes, and other routine tasks.
• Provide occasional hands-on assistance when necessary while encouraging the individual to complete tasks independently.
• Assist with meal routines and encourage appropriate hydration.
• Support safe participation in recreational, social, volunteer, and community activities.
• Provide transportation or accompany the individual to scheduled activities and outings.
• Help maintain a predictable routine and provide reassurance when changes occur.
• Encourage communication, socialization, decision-making, and independent living skills.
• Observe and appropriately respond to the individual's needs, preferences, body language, and communication cues.
• Respect the individual's privacy, choices, personal space, and independence.

Employment & Vocational Support

• Support the individual in developing skills needed for future supported employment opportunities.
• Assist with identifying job interests, strengths, preferences, and appropriate vocational goals.
• Help develop basic workplace habits such as punctuality, following directions, remaining on task, organization, and appropriate workplace communication.
• Provide coaching and verbal prompting while completing volunteer or work-related tasks.
• Support the individual with practicing job-related routines and increasing independence with assigned tasks.
• Assist with developing a résumé and gathering information about previous volunteer and work experiences when appropriate.
• Help practice basic interviewing, introductions, workplace communication, and social skills.
• Assist with exploring appropriate employment and volunteer opportunities in the community.
• Accompany the individual to employment-related appointments, volunteer placements, job development activities, or vocational programs as authorized.
• Communicate with the individual's support team regarding progress toward employment goals as appropriate.
• Encourage independence rather than completing work-related tasks on the individual's behalf.
• Reinforce workplace safety, appropriate boundaries, and professional behavior.
• Help the individual build confidence and gradually increase independence in community and employment settings.

Skills

• Patient, compassionate, and understanding
• Dependable and consistent
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable providing gentle verbal prompts and occasional physical assistance
• Able to maintain structure and consistency
• Observant and attentive to safety
• Comfortable supporting community outings and activities
• Encourages independence rather than completing every task for the individual
• Respectful of privacy and personal choices
• Comfortable working with an individual who prefers predictable routines
• Able to remain calm and reassuring when routines change
• Interested in helping an individual develop greater independence and community connections

Education & Experience:

• College degree strongly preferred
• Previous DSP, caregiver, behavioral health, developmental disability, social services, education, or human-services experience preferred
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred/required depending on assignment
• Must meet all applicable NJ DDD and agency employment requirements

This rewarding role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to support others’ independence while developing valuable skills in social services and caregiving. Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to enriching lives through dedicated support!

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 – 25.0 per week

Work Location: In person