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Medical Direct Support Professional (7AM-3PM, Experience Required)

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Bring Your Experience to a Team That Makes Every Day Matter

The Arc of Ocean County is seeking an experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across residential programs in Toms River, Barnegat, Lacey Township, and Brick.

This full-time day-shift opportunity is designed for someone who already understands the role of a DSP and is ready to bring that experience into a supportive residential environment. You'll help individuals start their day, manage daily routines, participate in their communities, and work toward greater independence while providing dependable, person-centered support.

Your DSP background and medical case management experience can be valuable in recognizing individual needs, communicating important information, and helping provide consistent support throughout the day.

Position Details

Employment Type: Full-Time (40 Hours Per Week) Shift: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM Locations: Toms River, New Jersey; Barnegat, New Jersey; Lacey Township, New Jersey; Brick Township, New Jersey Starting Pay: $20.70 per hour Earning Opportunity: Up to $22.70 per hour through shift differentials and overtime Pay Schedule: Bi-Weekly

What You'll Do During the Day

Help Individuals Start & Navigate Their Day

  • Provide direct support in residential group homes, supervised apartments, and supported living programs.
  • Assist with personal care, meal preparation, medication support, transportation, household responsibilities, and other daily living needs.
  • Reinforce practical skills, healthy routines, personal responsibility, and decision-making.
  • Support individuals in working toward the goals identified in their individualized service plans and recognize their progress.

Support Choice & Community Participation

  • Assist individuals with recreation, shopping, community outings, and other social activities.
  • Encourage individuals to make choices about their routines, activities, and everyday lives.
  • Promote an environment where individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and encouragement.
  • Help individuals develop skills that support greater participation and independence within their communities.

Use Your Experience to Support Health & Safety

  • Follow medication procedures, agency policies, and established safety practices while providing individualized support.
  • Help maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming residential environment.
  • Complete electronic documentation, daily service notes, and other required records accurately.
  • Communicate relevant information with supervisors and coworkers to promote continuity and consistency of support.

Be Part of the Residential Team

  • Work collaboratively with Residential Services staff to provide reliable, compassionate support.
  • Contribute to a team culture centered on inclusion, dignity, respect, and individual growth.
  • Apply your previous DSP experience and medical case management knowledge to the everyday needs of the people served.

Why Bring Your Experience to The Arc?

You already know that effective direct support is about more than completing daily tasks. It's about recognizing individual needs, encouraging choice, building trust, and helping people develop skills they can use in their everyday lives.

At The Arc of Ocean County, you'll have the opportunity to put your existing experience to work while continuing to develop professionally. Paid training and professional development are available, and experienced DSPs can pursue advancement opportunities within Residential Services.

Opportunities to Grow

  • Paid Training and Professional Development
  • Opportunities to advance into leadership positions, including Assistant Manager and Group Home Manager
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • At least one year of prior experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP).
  • Medical case management experience.
  • Valid New Jersey driver's license in good standing with no more than five (5) motor vehicle points.
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

The Arc of Ocean County offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Low Deductible Health Plans with $0 Copay Options
  • Comprehensive Prescription Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Agency Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Paid Training and Professional Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Additional Supplemental Benefit Options Available

Take Your Experience to the Next Level

If you're an experienced DSP with medical case management experience and you're looking for a full-time day-shift opportunity where your skills can directly support the people you serve, consider joining The Arc of Ocean County's Residential Services team.

Bring what you already know, continue building your skills, and help individuals make meaningful progress every day.

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