Day Program Professional
- Pay
- $21 per hour
- Location
- North Brunswick Township, NJ · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 13 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Experience working with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities
- Valid driver's license
- Computer skills for documentation
- Good reading, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to assist with daily living tasks (bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers)
- Successful background clearance
Also useful
- Healthcare experience
- Own personal vehicle with auto-liability insurance
About the role
A Day Program Professional (DPP) / DSP provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect. This position will be located in a day program and is a driving position!
Why This Role
- Personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference.
- Positively impact someone's life.
- Gain health care experience to further your career.
- Reliable work schedule.
- Varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same.
What you get to do
- Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
- Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
- Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene and more.
What Makes You A Great Fit
- Person-centered, patient, and kind
- Dependable, adaptable, flexible
- Observant and detail oriented
- Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
- Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
- Computer skills for documentation
- Experience working with those with developmental/intellectual disabilities required
- 18 years or older
- Valid Drivers License (due to transporting persons served)
- Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role
- A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
- Good communication is key in this role. You'll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
Perks/Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
- Paid Time Off accrual - employees who work 40 hours in a 2-week period
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Scheduled pay increases
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mileage reimbursement
- T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
- Dedicated training department with paid training
Additional Information
- 10/27
- #DNJJ
About the Company
At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services-we're a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we've been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You'll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.
With services nationwide, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference - one person, one voice, one choice at a time! We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone's life!
Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Day Program Professional in North Brunswick, NJ.
Starting pay: $21.35/hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8am - 4pm
Equal opportunity and legal notices
We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.
From Dungarvin's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Day Program Professional role at Dungarvin?
The Day Program Professional posting at Dungarvin states compensation of $21 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Dungarvin's official career site.
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