Direct Support Professional

Merakey·Alloway Township, New Jersey

$19 - $19/hrPart Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Direct Support Professional · $19 - $19/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-6% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in New Jersey ($20.00/hr, n=2155)

4 similar openings in the Alloway Township area

$0.20/hr · lowesthighest · $275/hr

this role: $18.75/hrmedian $20.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 2,155 posted support services roles in New Jersey rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 6% below the New Jersey median for support services roles.

The Direct Support Professional will assist individuals with daily living activities such as housekeeping and laundry to enhance their independence. They will also provide encouragement, mentoring, and coaching to help individuals achieve their personal goals.

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team.

If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health aide or always wanted to be one, this is the opportunity for you as we are hiring immediately!

Shift: Saturday 8a-4p

No experience required - we provide PAID training.

Earn $18.75/hour.

Our ideal Direct Support Professional (DSP) candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their individuals lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching others to achieve their goals. Be a part of fostering a true sense of pride in your individual by teaching them to navigate daily living activities, such as housekeeping and laundry. Your work is performed in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the House Manager who reviews results through living area observation of activities in progress, residents’ responsiveness, inspection of living area, reports, and periodic meetings. Make a difference in the life of those you work with to enhance their independence by assisting with daily and personal activities.

Benefits

Merakey offers competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

To fill out an on-line application

www.merakey.org/careers [http://www.merakey.org/careers]

About merakey

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history.

We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country.

Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions.

At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or G.E.D. and a valid driver's license. One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities is required.

high school
Housekeeping
Laundry
Coaching
Mentoring
Caregiving
Developmental disabilities support
Direct care
Dual diagnosis support

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $19 - $19/hr
Location: Alloway Township, New Jersey
Posted: Aug 11, 2026
Application: Employer website

Direct care role with steady New Jersey demand

Direct Support Professional roles in New Jersey are often in steady demand because providers need reliable staff to support daily living and community-based care. This role can be competitive because employers look for dependable candidates with a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and access to a registered, insured vehicle; human services or direct care experience is preferred. Review the schedule, travel expectations, and support duties closely, and use the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time comparing the original job description.