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$500 Sign-On Bonus – Direct Support Professional

Easterseals New Jersey
NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2026

$500 Sign-On Bonus – $250 after your first day and an additional $250 after 90 days of successful employment!

  • Location: Toms River, NJ
  • Schedule: Part-Time, Saturday & Sunday 4 PM-8 PM
  • Work Setting: Fully On-Site
  • Paid Training
  • Company-Provided Equipment
  • Employer-Paid Certifications & Professional Development

Why Join Easterseals NJ?

Here’s why our team members choose us over others:

  • Professional Growth: From onboarding to ongoing training, we invest in your development with clear pathways for advancement.
  • Work-Life Balance: We offer a variety of shift options and locations, ensuring we can always meet your needs.
  • Stability & Legacy: As part of a national network, we offer stability of a trusted nonprofit with the heart of a local organization.

About Us and Our Program:

Since 1948, Easterseals New Jersey has worked to meet the continuously growing needs of people with disabilities and their families. Its services for individuals with mental health conditions provide daily living support and community-based programs that teach valuable life skills through instruction and real-world experiences.

What You’ll Do:

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental special needs.  The DSP is responsible for carrying out prescribed individual service plans not limited to daily living activities, transportation, ambulatory and non-ambulatory services, monitoring/administering medication. 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Provide services as outlined in the service recipient’s plan of care: providing direct supports in the community, facility, or in their own home, including but not limited to; transportation, feeding, use of bathroom transfers, assistance with ambulation, hygiene, and monitoring and/or administering medications and all areas of adult daily living skills. 
  • Services provided must follow all regulatory state/federal requirements and Easterseals policies and procedures.
  • Accurately and timely, complete regulatory documentation and service reports to assess quality and utilization outcomes utilizing Easterseals’ electronic health record system.  
  • Generate and adhere to service recipients’ daily activity schedules to comply with all Medicaid and other funding requirements.
  • Ensure all fleet safety policies regarding driving safety and the proper care and maintenance of vehicles are followed.
  • Abide by guidelines regarding ensuring a clean and safe environment for service recipients and staff not limited to the proper care of equipment; supplies; vehicles.  Safety concerns should be immediately reported to the site supervisor to mitigate risks.
  • Adhere to regulatory compliance and Easterseals policies regarding reporting of all incidents of abuse, neglect and exploitation, confidentiality and HIPAA laws.
  • Adhere to strategies on behavior modification plans and techniques.

Who You Are:

  • Education & Experience: 
    • Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School diploma or equivalent required.
    • 6 months direct care experience preferred.
  • Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • This role requires driving as an essential function. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be subject to post-offer verification of driving eligibility consistent with company insurance requirements.

What We Offer:

  • Use of Company Van as needed to transport consumers. 
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employer-Paid Coverage – Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Savings – 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
  • Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy-Back Options
  • Convenience & Support – Direct Deposit, Payroll Card and Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness & Recognition – Wellness Program and Referral Bonus Program
  • Training & Development – Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training

Easterseals NJ provides a comprehensive benefits package. For full details, visit www.enjbenefits.com.

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer 

As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.

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