Direct Support Professional

Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistant

Date Posted:
5/4/2026

Location:
Adult Community Services
(High-Needs School)

Date Available:
Immediately

Closing Date:
06/05/2026
Adult Community Services - Day Habilitation Program for Adults 21 and over with Developmental Disabilities

Adult Community Services
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854

POSITION: ACS Direct Support Professional
Twelve (12) Month Position

REPORTS TO: Program Executive Director
Program Direct Care Manager/Spervisor

START DATE: Immediately - Pending Criminal History Review

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or higher in any field - and-
• 1 year of experience working with adult (18 or older) individuals with developmental disabilities
  • The experience must be the equivalent of a year of full-time documented experience working with adults (18 or older) with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
  • This experience can include paid employment, volunteer experience, and/or being a family caregiver of an adult with a developmental disability.
  • If you have previously provided direct care to a different population and some percentage of the individuals you served had developmental disabilities, you may be able to demonstrate the equivalence of a year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities; - and-
• Ability to meet the individual needs of the ESCNJ ACS Program clients; - and-
• Ability to supervise ESCNJ ACS Program clients safely and recognize potential safety hazards; -and-
• Ability to think clearly and use good judgement in ordinary - and especially in emergency situations; -and-
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with participants and ESCNJ ACS Program staff; -and-
• Should possess the following personality traits: dependable, considerate; flexible, sense of humor; a hard worker conscientious, patient; responsible and honest; -and-
• State, Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry check at the time of hire; - and-
• Successfully complete trainings required by the Division before rendering services.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) preferred.
• CPR/FA Certification

JOB GOAL: The ESCNJ ACS Program Direct Care Employee shall provide oversight and management of the ESCNJ ACS Program participants .

EVALUATION: One (1) to three (3) evaluations annually

RESPONSIBLILITIES:
The ESCNJ ACS Program Direct Care employee is responsible for:

• Assist with and participate in all daily activities of the ESCNJ ACS Day Program, and other activities as assigned and necessary.
• Know the whereabouts of all ESCNJ ACS Program clients at all times.
• Instruct and assist ESCNJ ACS Program clients in emergency procedures such as fire drills, lockdown drills, etc.
• Follow any emergency procedures in place.
• Monitor safety and all procedures as they pertain to the complete supervision of all ESCNJ ACS Program clients and staff.
• Help provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and well-being among the ESCNJ ACS Program clients.
• Report any accidents or incidents to the ESCNJ ACS Program Direct Care Manager/Supervisor and ESCNJ ACS Program Executive Director immediately and fill out an accident/incident/EIR form if necessary.
• Attend all ESCNJ ACS Staff meetings and training sessions, both on- and off-site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to communicate and work with the ESCNJ ACS Program Direct Care Manager/Supervisor, the ESCNJ ACS Program staff and ESCNJ ACS Program clients of all ages.
• Ability to observe ESCNJ ACS Program clients' behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety.
• Follow regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior and management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to activities.
• Cognitive and communication abilities to plan and conduct activities to achieve maximum participant skill development.
• Physical ability and strength to respond appropriately to situations requiring First Aid/CPR.
• Physical ability and strength to physically control a participant from hurting him/herself and others.
• Assist ESCNJ ACS Program Clients, when necessary, with toileting; etc. as may be necessary.
• Be familiar and in compliance with all information in the NJ DDD Standard for Adult Day Programs and the ESCNJ ACS Program Employee Handbook.
• Be accountable for all equipment and use it in a responsible manner.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment shall be made by the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Programs and the ESCNJ ACS Program Executive Director.

BENEFITS: Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Pension system enrollment varies by position and certification. Vacation, Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included.


SALARY: $41,925

To apply for this position with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey please visit the Human Resources Tab at and click the employment opportunities link.

ESCNJ is an EOE/AA Employer