Support independence
DSPs empower adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to live autonomous lives. Rather than managing a person's routine, DSPs act as facilitators who build skills, confidence, and self-advocacy.
Build meaningful relationships
DSPs cultivate impactful client relationships by engaging in active listening, demonstrating empathy, and promoting self-determination.
Change Lives
DSPs impact shifts adults with IDD from isolated care recipients to fully participating members of society.
What is a DSP?
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live meaningful, independent lives within their communities.
DSPs are the quiet backbone of the human services system. While healthcare workers and emergency responders are often recognized as heroes on the front lines, DSPs serve as both essential workers and everyday heroes by stepping up to perform intimate, life-sustaining care that allows people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to live safely and independently in their communities.
What We Offer You?
Our workplace culture is not an abstract concept—it is a living, intentional environment directly shaped by our Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles, Core Values, and Code of Ethics. We operate on a dual focus: being person-centered for the individuals and families we serve, while being staff-centric for the team members who carry out that work.
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Competitive Compensation
Above-Average Hourly Rates:Wages for DSPs at Eleos Family Services average around $20.21 per hour, which tracks notably higher (approx. 18% higher) than the national average for direct support positions.
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Supportive & Values-Driven Culture
Person-Centered Ethos: Eleos emphasizes a mission-driven environment built on core values—Compassion, Service, Courage, Trust, and Endurance.
Focus on Rights and Dignity: DSPs work under a structured Code of Ethics that prioritizes participant self-determination, community inclusion, and human dignity.
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Diverse Professional Experience
Varied Service Models: Working at Eleos allows DSPs to gain specialized experience across different care environments, including:
Community-Based & Individual Supports, Community Inclusion Services, Individual Employment Support, Behavioral & Youth Services.
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Direct Impact & Personal Reward
Fulfilling Work: DSPs at Eleos directly help participants achieve personal goals, access community resources, and live more autonomous lives.
Building Long-Term Relationships: The service model focuses on consistency, allowing DSPs to form strong, meaningful connections with individuals and their families.
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Training and Career Advancement
Structured Orientation & Support: Eleos provides targeted training to help staff apply person-centered planning, behavioral support techniques, and safety standards effectively.
Healthcare & Social Services Skill-Building: For those looking to grow into clinical roles, care management, or social work, Eleos offers exposure to state developmental disability systems (like DDD/NJ CSOC) and interdisciplinary care teams.
Structured Orientation & Support: Eleos provides targeted training to help staff apply person-centered planning, behavioral support techniques, and safety standards effectively.
Healthcare & Social Services Skill-Building: For those looking to grow into clinical roles, care management, or social work, Eleos offers exposure to state developmental disability systems (like DDD/NJ CSOC) and interdisciplinary care teams.
What Can You Expect?
The Vibe Matters
Our culture is grounded in a deep sense of meaning. Because our Mission centers on delivering enhanced, collaborative care to children, youth, and adults with IDD, every employee knows their day-to-day effort makes a direct, positive impact.
Work feels rewarding, intentional, and focused on potential.
Guided by our Vision, we work together to ensure that every individual we support is empowered to reach their goals and participate as a value, independent member of their community.
5 Core Values
Our daily interactions—between leadership, staff, individuals, and families—are navigated through five core values:
- Compassion
- Service
- Courage
- Trust
- Endurance
Our Guiding Principles
Our Guiding Principles explicitly declare that every person has inherent value as an "image bearer of God". This translates directly into a workplace culture characterized by: Dignity & Equity, Individuality & Autonomy and Integrity & Ethics Guided by our Staff Code of Ethics, our team operates with high standards of fairness, privacy, and professional advocacy.
Together We Can!
We believe that to give our best care to the community, leadership must give its best support to our staff.
Support & Training: Staff are not left to figure things out alone; we provide comprehensive onboarding, state-mandated training, and continuous skill-building.
Recognition & Growth: Achievements and dedication are highlighted and celebrated.
Feedback-Driven: Annual satisfaction surveys and regular check-ins ensure that employee voices shape organizational growth.
Make an Impact. Build a Career. Empower Lives.
At Eleos Family Services, we are looking for compassionate, driven, and reliable people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).
- As a DSP, you aren't just a caregiver—you are a mentor, an advocate, and a catalyst for independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
- Being a DSP at Eleos Family Services is one of the most rewarding ways for college students, recent grads, and young adults to build hands-on experience in healthcare, psychology, social work, and human services.
Instead of sitting behind a desk or working retail, you’ll be out in the community empowering adults with developmental disabilities to live independent, fulfilling lives.
Why It’s a Great Fit for Your Goals
- Build a Killer Resume: Gain direct client-facing experience in behavior support, life-skills coaching, and individualized service planning that looks incredible on graduate school and healthcare applications.
- Ultimate Schedule Flexibility: Work around college classes, internships, or secondary commitments with full-time, part-time, and contract options.
- Get Paid to Make a Difference: Earn $20.00 – $23.00/hour with fully paid orientation, paid state training, and gas reimbursement while you travel locally.
- Real-World Impact: Help people learn basic cooking, navigate public transit, try new hobbies, attend local events, and succeed in their own jobs.
Apply today at Eleos Family Services—and start building a career that transforms lives, starting with your own.
