Direct Support Specialist DSP
Job Description
Caregiver / Direct Support Professional
Support for a Young Woman with Disabilities
Location: Rebecca’s Homestead, Wantage, NJ
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Schedule: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
About the Position
We are looking for a compassionate, dependable, and positive caregiver to support an outgoing young woman who lives independently with her cat in her own apartment at Rebecca’s Homestead, a nonprofit farm that provides supportive housing for adults with disabilities.
She is nonverbal and communicates effectively using a communication device and writing. Strong spoken and written English skills are essential.
The ideal candidate will enjoy building a meaningful relationship with the person they support while helping her maintain her independence, participate in her community, and live the life she chooses.
Responsibilities
The caregiver will provide respectful, person-centered support, including:
Assisting with personal care, including dressing, toileting, bathing, and hygiene
Providing assistance with meals and feeding as needed
Supporting safe transfers and mobility
Driving her in her wheelchair-accessible minivan to appointments and community activities
Supporting participation in painting classes, shopping, outings, and other community activities
Encouraging independence and supporting her personal choices
Providing light housekeeping related to her care and living environment
Building a positive and respectful relationship based on trust, communication, and mutual respect
About the Person You’ll Support
She is an active and outgoing young woman with a wonderful sense of humor. She enjoys meeting new people, painting, participating in community activities, and getting out and about.
We are looking for someone who is patient, reliable, positive, and comfortable supporting someone to be an active and valued member of her community.
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who understands that this role is about supporting a person—not simply providing care. The goal is to help her have greater independence, meaningful relationships, and opportunities to pursue the activities and experiences that are important to her.
Qualifications & Requirements
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Ability to safely operate a wheelchair-accessible van
Reliable transportation to and from work
Ability to complete a background check and drug screening
Strong spoken and written English communication skills
Dependable, patient, and respectful
Comfortable assisting with personal care and mobility
Experience supporting people with disabilities is preferred, but not required. We are willing to train the right person.
Compensation
$23.00 per hour
Location: Rebecca’s Homestead, Wantage, NJ
