Overnight Direct Support Professional FT or PT
Company: The Arc of Ocean County
Location: Brick
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overnight Direct Support
Professional (DSP) – Full-Time or Part-Time (11pm-9am) | Ocean
County, NJ Pay: A base of $20.20/hour and Up to $24.20/hour with a
shift differential & overtime availability Schedule: Overnight
Shift (Awake) (11pm-9an) — Full-Time or Part-Time, must remain
alert throughout scheduled shift (Weekends Required) Provide
Comfort, Stability, and Care While the Home Sleeps At The Arc of
Ocean County , every member of our team plays a critical role in
ensuring the safety, comfort, and dignity of the individuals we
support. Our Overnight Direct Support Professionals provide
essential overnight supervision in our group homes, ensuring a
secure environment and offering support whenever residents need
assistance. This is an ideal role for someone who is calm,
responsible, and dedicated to providing consistent, high-quality
care during the quietest hours of the day. What You’ll Do As an
Overnight DSP, you will provide awake, alert supervision and ensure
the home remains safe, clean, and comfortable throughout the night:
· Remain awake and alert during the entire shift · Complete hourly
phone checks through the automated time and attendance system ·
Monitor and attend to residents’ needs at any time during the night
· Support morning routines to ensure individuals are awake,
groomed, and prepared for their day · Maintain a home-like, safe,
and secure environment , including performing assigned cleaning
tasks · Ensure the home and furnishings remain in good condition;
report maintenance needs promptly · Provide direct support with
laundry, hygiene, grooming, cooking, cleaning , and other daily
living skills · Administer medications as required and follow all
health, dietary, behavioral, and adaptive equipment plans · Respond
to emergencies and provide crisis intervention when necessary ·
Complete all required documentation, including daily logs,
communication notes, medical records, and tracking forms · Know and
follow each resident’s Individual Habilitation Plan , including
implementing goals and documenting progress · Protect residents’
rights, dignity, privacy, and personal choices Why You’ll Love
Working Here At The Arc, our Overnight DSPs are valued members of
the team who help maintain safety and stability in the home during
critical hours. Stability & Growth · Bi-weekly pay with shift
differential and overtime opportunities · Hands-on training with
opportunities to grow into Assistant Manager or Group Home Manager
roles Your Overnight Care Makes a Real Difference If you’re ready
to provide reliable support and maintain a safe home environment
overnight, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and join The Arc of
Ocean County — where your work has meaningful impact. Requirements
What We’re Looking For · High School Diploma or GED · Valid NJ
Driver’s License with no more than 5 points · Experience working
with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred ·
Comfortable working independently and handling emergency situations
with sound judgment and ability to lift/move 50 lbs, assist
individuals with mobility, and perform cleaning/household tasks
Benefits Exceptional Benefits Package · Medical, Dental, and Vision
Coverage with low deductible & $0 copay options · Flexible Spending
Account (FSA) · 401(k) with agency matching · Paid Time Off &
Holiday Pay · Paid On-the-Job Training · Tuition Reimbursement ·
Referral Bonus Program · Supplemental benefits available
Keywords: The Arc of Ocean County, West Orange , Overnight Direct Support Professional FT or PT, Healthcare , Brick, New Jersey
