Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver – Jersey Shore, PA & Surrounding Areas
Direct Support Professional (DSP) – $17–$19.50/hr
Flexible Schedules | Weekly Pay | Paid Training | Growth Opportunities | Team Environment
Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support an individual in the Jersey Shore area. This role combines In-Home & Community Support (IHCS) and Companion Services, focusing on daily living assistance, healthy lifestyle support, community engagement, and social participation. This is an excellent opportunity for caregivers who enjoy structured routines, active days, and meaningful community involvement.
Caregivers seeking additional hours may take on shifts with other clients once hired.
Abound Health is a mission-driven company that has been operating in the I/DD space for over 20 years.
As a DSP, you will provide hands-on and community-based support that helps the individual maintain independence, build skills, and stay engaged. Responsibilities include:
• Assist with ADLs and household tasks during IHCS hours
• Follow a chore list provided by the family
• Support healthy lifestyle choices, including physical activity and nutritional decision-making
• Facilitate routine volunteering opportunities within the local community
• Coordinate social opportunities with the individual and their friends
• Provide transportation as needed; mileage reimbursement available for trips over 30 miles round-trip
• Encourage independence and support community participation
• Document services and communicate with Abound team members and families
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development
The individual does not require personal care support at this time. They are independent in the restroom; staff should wait outside. The individual can safely wait in a designated area if staff need to use the restroom.
This referral requires 7 hours per day, every other Monday and Tuesday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
IHCS: 2 hours per day
Companion Services: 5 hours per day
Caregivers may take on additional hours with other clients if they desire a fuller schedule.
• Flexible schedules (full-time and part-time opportunities)
• Weekly pay
• Bonus opportunities (e.g., referral bonus)
• Paid onboarding & training
• Opportunities for advancement & career growth
• Scholarship Program
• Invitations to company events & DSP community activities
• Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked
• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Comfortable supporting ADLs and community-based activities
• Ability to encourage healthy habits and active routines
• Willingness to support volunteering and social engagement
Experience working with individuals with disabilities is not required — we provide paid training and support.
IHCS: $19.50/hr (first 2 hours each day)
Companion Services: $17/hr (remaining 5 hours each day)
Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
At Abound Health, we empower people—clients, families, and staff—to live fulfilling and enriched lives. For over 20 years, we have been a trusted partner for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families, providing personalized services and supports that promote independence, dignity, and growth.
Our journey began when founders Janet and Rusty sought quality care for their son with autism. Their personal mission became a larger movement to deliver high-quality, person-centered services to those who need it most. Today, under the leadership of siblings Jenna and Dennis, who joined Abound Health in 2020 to make a meaningful impact, we serve over 2,500 clients across North Carolina, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Our dedicated team of 3,000 professionals works tirelessly to create environments of care, support, and empowerment.
We are proud to grow through a strategic acquisition model, seamlessly integrating new teams and services to expand our reach while maintaining our core values. At Abound Health, we believe in the power of community, respect, and opportunity. Whether we’re empowering individuals with I/DD to achieve their goals or supporting our dedicated staff, we strive to make every moment impactful.
Join us in building a world where empowerment isn’t just a mission—it’s a way of life.
