Direct Support Professionals

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

Responsibilities may include:

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

Individual’s Goals (Customize Per Posting)

The individual is seeking a DSP who is comfortable with:

Building routines and structure

Encouraging independence and participation

Position Overview

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

This is a community-based position. The DSP will provide support in the individual’s place of employment.

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

Seeking a staff person to be with individual on his job as a Janitor to keep on tasks. One job is in Essex (on Tuesdays & Thursdays) and the other in Bergen (on Saturdays) . Seeking a DSP who is comfortable providing supervision and support with toileting, including ensuring proper hygiene following bowel movements.

SCHEDULE:

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

9:00am - 12:00pm

3 hours shift

9 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

Employees who meet eligibility requirements may receive:

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