Direct Support Professional

Experience Required

None required; this is an entry-level position with paid on-the-job training provided.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Ged

License(s) Required

Valid driver's license preferred (for client transport); CPR/First Aid certification required, provided through NLG training if not already held.

Training Required/Provided

Provided by New Life Group: DDD Core Competency training, Medication Administration, PANE (Preventing Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation), and CPR/First Aid (blended/in-person to meet N.J.A.C. 10:44A-2.7).

Expected Start Date

10/15/2026

Compensation

$

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

10

Shift

Unspecified

Job Description

"The Direct Support Professional (DSP) cares for individuals experiencing developmental or intellectual disabilities or illnesses. Core duties include helping clients complete basic housekeeping tasks, transporting clients to appointments and other social outings, and keeping clients safe from potential health hazards in their surrounding environment.

Direct Support Professionals work with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities by supporting behavior plans, teaching self-care skills, preparing meals, and assisting with laundry. Additional duties include:

Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing

Completing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes, and tidying

Helping plan client appointments and organize a schedule

Coordinating transportation arrangements to appointments

Shopping for groceries and preparing meals that meet specific client dietary needs

Encouraging client engagement in social networks and communities

May perform other duties as required"

(Duties depends on either Group Home setting and or Day Program )

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

5

Application Instructions

Please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io and Carbon Copy View email address on click.appcast.io on the email. In the email request an application. We will email the application back to you. When you return your application via email, please attach your most recent resume.