DDD Onboarding and Training Specialist

Position Overview for DDD Onboarding and Training Specialist

ASG Home Care is seeking a highly experienced NJ DDD professional to serve as our Field-Based DDD Onboarding and Training Specialist. This is a senior-level, as-needed position responsible for onboarding and training family members and loved ones who are becoming Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) under the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).

This role works directly with agency leadership and represents the agency in the field. The ideal candidate understands NJ DDD systems at the operational and compliance levels — not entry-level DSP experience — and is confident in guiding families through onboarding, training, and certification requirements.

This position starts on a per-need basis and is expected to grow into a larger role as case volume expands.

Core Responsibilities as a DDD Onboarding and Training Specialist

• Conduct in-person onboarding sessions for family-hired DSPs across New Jersey

• Educate families on NJ DDD Supports Program expectations and service documentation standards

• Ensure all onboarding documentation is completed accurately and in compliance with NJ DDD requirements

• Provide CPR & First Aid certification training as a certified instructor

• Review policies, compliance standards, and expectations with newly hired family DSPs

• Assist families in understanding EVV, service notes, and billing-related documentation

• Serve as the agency’s field representative and maintain a professional presence

• Communicate directly with leadership regarding onboarding status, compliance issues, and readiness to start services

• Travel within assigned counties or statewide as needed

Required Qualifications for DDD Onboarding and Training Specialist

• Minimum 3 years of higher-level NJ DDD experience (supervisory, compliance, program management, or similar)

• Strong working knowledge of NJ DDD Supports Program and Medicaid service structure

• CPR & First Aid Instructor Certification (active and in good standing) — required

• Experience in onboarding or supervising DSPs

• Strong documentation and compliance knowledge

• Comfortable working independently in the field

• Professional communication skills

• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within New Jersey

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EVV systems (HHAeXchange or similar)

• Experience training or presenting to small groups

• Experience supporting family-hired DSP models

Position Structure

• Field-based role

• Flexible scheduling based on onboarding demand

• Part-time/as-needed to start

• Opportunity to grow into expanded responsibilities as the agency scales

Compensation for DDD Onboarding and Training Specialist

• $30–$40 per hour based on experience

• Mileage reimbursement or travel compensation structure will be discussed during the interview

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is not entry-level. We are looking for someone who understands the NJ DDD system from a leadership and compliance perspective, can confidently train others, and can represent the agency professionally in families’ homes.

You should be comfortable operating independently, clearly guiding families, and ensuring all onboarding and training requirements are completed before services begin.

To Apply as a DDD Onboarding and Training Specialist

Please submit your resume detailing your NJ DDD experience and confirm active CPR & First Aid Instructor certification.

Only candidates with higher-level NJ DDD experience will be considered.