Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Tinash Homecare Services is hiring a caring, dependable Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-to-one support to an adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Matawan, NJ area. This is a steady, set schedule with the same individual every shift, so you can build a real relationship and see the difference your support makes.

Schedule

• 8-hour shifts
• Every Thursday
• Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Exact shift start and end times are confirmed at your interview

Pay

• $20 to $25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

What you will do

• Provide one-to-one support with daily living: meals, personal care, hygiene, and household routines
• Help the individual build independence and life skills, following their Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
• Support participation in the community: errands, outings, activities, and appointments
• Keep routines steady and the home safe, comfortable, and respectful
• Encourage choice, dignity, and self-advocacy in everything you do
• Write clear, timely shift notes and report any concerns or incidents to your supervisor right away
• Work as part of the planning team with the family, supervisor, and support coordinator

What you need

• 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a criminal background check with fingerprinting, plus the New Jersey Central Registry and child abuse record (CARI) checks required for DDD-funded work
• Reliable transportation to Matawan; a valid driver's license is preferred
• Ability to complete required DDD training, including College of Direct Support modules, CPR and First Aid, and Danielle's Law training (we will guide you through what is needed)
• Patience, reliability, good judgment, and clear communication
• Ability to assist with personal care and light physical tasks

Nice to have

• Experience supporting adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Experience as a DSP, CNA, CHHA, or in a similar caregiving role

Why Tinash

• A consistent schedule with the same individual, not a different client every shift
• A supervisor who answers when you call, and training that sets you up to succeed
• Work that matters: you help someone live more independently at home and in their community

Tinash Homecare Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.