Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Priority Hiring | Fast-Track Application Process in Cowfold

$20.00/hour - $21.00/hour

Fast-Track Application Process | Paid Training | Great Benefits

Current Shifts Available: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

• Full-Time: Tuesday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM & Saturday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Full Time: Friday – Monday; 3:00 PM -11:00 PM
• Part Time Weekend: Saturday – Sunday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

About Our House, Inc.

At Our House, Inc., our mission is to provide healthy, stimulating, and inclusive environments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Through community residences, employment services, innovative day programs, and social opportunities, we empower people to live meaningful, productive, and independent lives.

Our Interview Process

We believe in transparency and respect for your time. Once an application is fully completed and meets the minimum requirements, our recruitment team will respond within 48 business hours via email with an invitation to attend a group interview. While the interview is conducted in a group format, it is still an individual evaluation. During this session, we will walk applicants through everything you want to know about working at Our House, Inc., including:

• The full interview and hiring process
• Background check requirements and timelines
• Available openings, shifts, and locations (applicants may change shift or location preferences during the interview process)
• Pre-employment requirements
• Training schedule and onboarding expectations
• Benefits, compensation, and growth opportunities

Our goal is to ensure you leave the interview with a clear understanding of the role, expectations, and next steps—while we also take time to get to know you and determine if the role is a good mutual fit. If you’re looking for a people-first career where your work truly matters, this is your chance to make a daily impact and obtain a career with purpose!

Position Summary

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes or apartments. You’ll assist with daily living skills, community inclusion, and personal growth—helping individuals gain independence while ensuring their health, safety, and well-being. This role is ideal for compassionate professionals with experience in caregiving, human services, behavioral health, education, or healthcare—or those looking to grow a long-term career in the DD/IDD field.

What You’ll Gain

• Purpose-driven work that directly improves lives
• Paid, agency-provided training
• Opportunities for career growth within the DD/IDD community
• Supportive team environment focused on quality care
• Competitive pay and strong benefits

Requirements

• Support residents with daily routines and independent living skills (nutrition, hygiene, money management, social skills, etc.)
• Assist with personal care and medical needs
• Administer and document medications accurately
• Transport residents to medical appointments and community activities using agency vehicles
• Facilitate community inclusion (bowling, movies, fairs, outings, and social events)
• Ensure resident safety, dignity, and well-being at all times
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Advocate for residents’ rights and individual goals
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and team collaboration

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check with minimal violations (no provisional restrictions)
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work and be able to drive themselves between work sites when required; must also be comfortable driving agency vans when transporting individuals served
• At minimum, a high school diploma, GED, or foreign equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to attend and successfully complete a required two-week, in-office paid training upon hire, as well as maintain annual recertifications
• Comfortable using computers and agency systems to document thorough, accurate, and detailed shift summary reports; log data into electronic systems, check and respond to emails, and upload required documentation
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and other web-based systems
• Ability to provide professional references during the application process
• Required to transport individuals served using agency vehicles for community activities and medical or planned appointments

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to assist residents with mobility and personal care
• Lift/Force Requirements: Constant: 10 lbs; Frequent: 25 lbs; Occasional: 50 lbs
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently while ensuring resident safety

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00/hour

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time)

Part-Time & Substitute Benefits Include:

• Matching 401(k) plan
• Tuition assistance
• Sick paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact HRdepartment@ourhousenj.org.

Employment Disclosure

This job description is not a contract and does not imply guaranteed employment. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change at the discretion of Our House, Inc. Employment is at-will.