Independent Living Specialist

Royal Community Support – Hackensack Branch

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Community-Based Support

Are you passionate about helping others live meaningful, independent lives?

Are you looking for a role with growth opportunities and supportive leadership?

Royal Community Support may be the right fit for you.

We provide one-on-one support to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their private homes and throughout their community. Our focus is person-centered care, skill-building, and meaningful engagement.

Royal Community Support believes that disability is not a limitation, but a part of human diversity. We are committed to promoting dignity, independence, and inclusion for the individuals we serve.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily living skills (bathing, dressing, grooming as needed)
• Supporting housekeeping tasks (laundry, dishes, tidying, light cleaning)
• Preparing meals according to dietary needs
• Teaching and reinforcing independent living skills
• Following individualized service plans and behavior support strategies
• Providing transportation to appointments and community activities
• Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities
• Promoting safety and well-being at all times
• Maintaining professional communication with guardians and agency staff

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable, energetic, and compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support an individual living in Newton, Sussex County, NJ.

This is a community-based position. The DSP will provide support in the individual’s home and assist with safe, structured participation in community activities.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, patient, professional, and comfortable working independently in a one-on-one setting.

Our approach to services is person-centered, meaning we focus on the individual’s preferences in what they would like out of services.

seeking a DSP who can assist her with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide personal care support. She uses a wheelchair and has a Hoyer lift in her home. A DSP who is comfortable using a Hoyer lift and providing toileting assistance is essential, along with someone who is dependable, patient, and respectful of her dignity and independence.

Schedule

• Saturday & Sunday
• 10:00am -3:00pm
• 5 hours shift Royal Community Support – Hackensack Branch

  Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Community-Based Support

  Are you passionate about helping others live meaningful, independent lives?

  Are you looking for a role with growth opportunities and supportive leadership?

  Royal Community Support may be the right fit for you.

  We provide one-on-one support to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their private homes and throughout their community. Our focus is person-centered care, skill-building, and meaningful engagement.

  Royal Community Support believes that disability is not a limitation, but a part of human diversity. We are committed to promoting dignity, independence, and inclusion for the individuals we serve.

  Responsibilities

  • Assisting with daily living skills (bathing, dressing, grooming as needed)
  • Supporting housekeeping tasks (laundry, dishes, tidying, light cleaning)
  • Preparing meals according to dietary needs
  • Teaching and reinforcing independent living skills
  • Following individualized service plans and behavior support strategies
  • Providing transportation to appointments and community activities
  • Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities
  • Promoting safety and well-being at all times
  • Maintaining professional communication with guardians and agency staff

  Position Overview

  We are seeking a reliable, energetic, and compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support an individual living in Newton, Sussex County, NJ.

  This is a community-based position. The DSP will provide support in the individual’s home and assist with safe, structured participation in community activities.

  The ideal candidate is self-motivated, patient, professional, and comfortable working independently in a one-on-one setting.

  Our approach to services is person-centered, meaning we focus on the individual’s preferences in what they would like out of services.

  seeking a DSP who can assist her with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide personal care support. She uses a wheelchair and has a Hoyer lift in her home. A DSP who is comfortable using a Hoyer lift and providing toileting assistance is essential, along with someone who is dependable, patient, and respectful of her dignity and independence.

  Schedule

  • Saturday & Sunday
  • 10:00am -3:00pm
  • 5 hours shift
  • 10 hours a week

  Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Valid driver’s license with good driving record
  • Reliable personal vehicle (community-based support required)
  • Ability to pass background checks and drug screening
  • Authorized to work legally in the United States

  Preferred Qualities

  • Person-centered mindset
  • Professional and positive attitude
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Respectful and open-minded approach to disability support

  Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match (after 90-day introductory period)
  • FREE Dental Insurance
  • FREE Vision Insurance
  • FREE Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Health Insurance (eligibility based on hours worked)
  • Additional benefit details are provided during onboarding.

  Compensation

  • Starting Pay: $22–$28 per hour (based on experience and Individualized Service Plan complexity)
  • Part-time position
  • In-person support
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