What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional / Caregiver / Community Support Worker position at Friendly Connections, Inc.?
Benefits:
Pay: $21 per hour
Schedule: 40 hours per week & 30 hours per week
Work Setting: In Person
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
Friendly Connections is seeking compassionate, dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Caregivers, Community Support Workers, Direct Care Workers, and Disability Support Professionals to help individuals with disabilities and seniors live more independently and participate fully in their communities throughout New Jersey.
There are 2 positions: 1) 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm 2) 30 hours per week Monday to Friday 6 pm to 12am. The individual is loving and sweet and needs full hands-on care and is in a wheelchair. Daily Activities include repositioning individual throughout the shift, changing adult diapers (gloves provided), helping with toileting, dressing, bathing, feeding, and distributing medication. Lifting is required to help the individual out of a wheelchair and onto a chair, bed, etc.
Experience working with adults with disabilities or as a caregiver is needed as this individual is limited verbally.
Why You'll Love Working With Friendly Connections
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), Caregiver, Companion Caregiver, Personal Care Assistant, or Community Support Worker, you will:
At Friendly Connections, every employee plays an essential role in helping individuals live meaningful, independent, and connected lives.
This form is COPYRIGHT 2026 by Friendly Connections, Inc. Not to be copied, reproduced or otherwise modified.
Keyport, Union Beach, Hazlet, Middletown
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- Professional Development Assistance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Pay: $21 per hour
Schedule: 40 hours per week & 30 hours per week
Work Setting: In Person
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
Friendly Connections is seeking compassionate, dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Caregivers, Community Support Workers, Direct Care Workers, and Disability Support Professionals to help individuals with disabilities and seniors live more independently and participate fully in their communities throughout New Jersey.
There are 2 positions: 1) 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm 2) 30 hours per week Monday to Friday 6 pm to 12am. The individual is loving and sweet and needs full hands-on care and is in a wheelchair. Daily Activities include repositioning individual throughout the shift, changing adult diapers (gloves provided), helping with toileting, dressing, bathing, feeding, and distributing medication. Lifting is required to help the individual out of a wheelchair and onto a chair, bed, etc.
Experience working with adults with disabilities or as a caregiver is needed as this individual is limited verbally.
Why You'll Love Working With Friendly Connections
- Make a meaningful impact in someone's life every day
- Supportive and responsive management team
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Opportunity for additional hours and client assignments
- Work one-on-one with individuals in your community
- Rewarding work that promotes independence and community inclusion
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), Caregiver, Companion Caregiver, Personal Care Assistant, or Community Support Worker, you will:
- Support individuals in achieving greater independence and community involvement
- Assist with life skills development, communication, technology use, and social engagement
- Provide job coaching and employment support when needed
- Maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality standards
- Help individuals build confidence, independence, and meaningful community connections
- Must love working with and helping people
- Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, seniors, dementia patients, or people with special needs preferred
- Experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide (HHA), Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Direct Care Worker, Behavioral Health Support Worker, Companion Caregiver, or Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a plus
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Current vehicle insurance
- Reliable personal vehicle
- Driving record with 4 points or fewer
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Ability to comply with all state regulations and agency requirements
- Ability to cooperate with state inspectors and New Jersey Department staff during inspections or investigations
- Other Job duties as assigned
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and use common sense
- Ability to remain calm during crisis situations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals and situations
- Ability to work with people who have varying levels of support needs
- Ability to complete required initial and ongoing training
- Commitment to providing quality Human Services and community-based support
- Human Services, Disability Services, Home Care, Community Support Services, Senior Care, Behavioral Health, Nonprofit Services
At Friendly Connections, every employee plays an essential role in helping individuals live meaningful, independent, and connected lives.
This form is COPYRIGHT 2026 by Friendly Connections, Inc. Not to be copied, reproduced or otherwise modified.
Keyport, Union Beach, Hazlet, Middletown
Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Independent Living Support, DSP jobs in New Jersey, Direct Support Professional jobs NJ, Disability support jobs NJ, Community support staff NJ, Supported employment specialist NJ, Autism support jobs NJ
Salary : $21