Program Services - DSP Residential

Help People Live Life on Their Own Terms At Community Access Unlimited (CAU), we help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) live as independently as possible, in homes of their own and as part of their communities. As a residential Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll be part of the daily lives of the people we serve: helping with routines at home, teaching skills that build independence, and making sure everyone is safe, healthy, and supported.

Position at a Glance Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Location: Residential programs in Union County, NJ Status: Full-time Pay: $21.57 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

What You'll Do

Get to know the people you support and build trusting, supportive relationships. Help with daily living, including personal care, bathing, and hygiene. Support grocery shopping, menu planning, and cooking. Drive people to medical appointments, work, recreation, and community events. Help plan and join social activities.

Keep the home safe, clean, and organized, including taking part in fire drills. Complete required daily notes and paperwork accurately. Share updates with supervisors and families, and help resolve concerns. Attend required trainings and staff meetings. Take on other duties as needed to support the people we serve. What You Bring High school diploma or GED required .

Valid Basic Driver’s license with a clean driving record and car to use for work purposes. Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities is a plus, but not required . Ability to lift and help with physical tasks safely. Patience, empathy, and good communication skills . Availability for required trainings , which may fall outside your regular hours.

Ability to pass required background checks, including fingerprinting. Why Join CAU Since 1979, Community Access Unlimited has helped adults with disabilities and at-risk youth across New Jersey live full, independent lives. Today we support more than 5,000 individuals, and we're still growing. Purpose you can see. You'll see the difference you make every shift, in the skills people build and the goals they reach.

A mission-driven culture. We put the people we serve first, which means we value inclusion, choice, independence, and self-advocacy. Room to grow. Paid training, tuition assistance , and a tuition discount at Kean University (if eligible) help you build your career here. Competitive pay and benefits. Full-time staff receive medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and more.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you want work that matters, with a team that supports you, apply today. Community Access Unlimited is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Our organization is committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.