Priority Groups NJ provides Direct Support Professional (DSP) services through the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Supports Program. Serving Essex, Hudson, Bergen, and Union Counties — Community Integration, Day Program, and in-home support. NJ Medicaid-funded.
As an NJ DDD-approved provider, Priority Groups NJ delivers the full range of Direct Support Professional services funded through NJ Medicaid's Supports Program.
Trained DSPs providing person-centered support in homes and communities.
NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities-funded community services.
Supporting participation in everyday NJ community life.
Structured daytime activities and skills development.
What is the NJ DDD Supports Program? The New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Supports Program funds community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Priority Groups NJ is an approved DDD provider — services are funded through NJ Medicaid at little or no cost to eligible individuals.
An NJ DDD-approved provider with deep roots in Essex, Hudson, Bergen, and Union County communities.
Fully approved by the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities. We understand DDD requirements inside and out.
DDD Supports services are funded by NJ Medicaid — most eligible individuals pay nothing out of pocket.
Spanish, Haitian Creole, Arabic, French, and more — serving NJ's diverse Essex, Hudson, and Bergen communities.
We work with your DDD support coordinator to implement your Individualized Service Plan from day one.
Once authorization is confirmed, we begin DSP services quickly — no long waiting lists for core services.
We match each individual with DSPs who share their interests, language, and community — not random assignments.
Priority Groups NJ guides families through DDD enrollment and service start from the first call.
Call (201) 305-0936. We discuss the individual's needs, DDD enrollment status, and which Supports Program services apply — no obligation on the first call.
We verify DDD eligibility and work with your support coordinator to confirm authorization. If not yet enrolled in DDD, we guide you through the eligibility process.
We match the individual with trained Direct Support Professionals based on language, interests, geographic area, and the specific goals in their Individualized Service Plan.
DSP services start per the approved ISP. Your support coordinator monitors outcomes and adjusts services as the individual's goals and needs evolve.
Fill out this form and a Priority Groups NJ coordinator will call you within 2 hours (Mon–Fri, 9 AM–6 PM).
Our intake team is available Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM. Fill out the form below or call us directly.
The DSP (Direct Support Professional) program in New Jersey is funded through the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and provides community-based support services to adults with developmental disabilities. Eligibility requires a diagnosed developmental disability and a current DDD Medicaid Waiver enrollment. Priority Groups serves Essex, Hudson, and Bergen counties.
In New Jersey, Priority Groups provides Community-Based Support (CBS) services, Supported Employment, Day Program support, residential support coordination, and respite care for DDD-enrolled individuals in Essex, Hudson, and Bergen counties.
To apply for DDD services in New Jersey, contact the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities at 1-800-832-9173 or visit dhs.nj.gov/ddd. Priority Groups can help families navigate the enrollment and service planning process. Call us at (201) 305-0936 for guidance.
Yes. Priority Groups is an approved DDD provider in Essex County (Newark, Montclair, Bloomfield), Hudson County (Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne), and Bergen County (Hackensack, Paramus, Fort Lee).
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a trained caregiver who assists individuals with developmental disabilities in New Jersey with daily living skills, community integration, employment support, and personal care. DSPs employed by Priority Groups complete state-required training and background clearance.
NJ DDD Reference
Understanding the language of New Jersey’s Division of Developmental Disabilities helps families navigate the system with confidence.
NJ DDD’s official electronic visit verification (EVV) and documentation platform. All DSPs must use iRecord to clock in/out and document daily supports. Priority Groups NJ is fully iRecord compliant.
New Jersey’s primary Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services waiver for adults with developmental disabilities. Also called the “Supports Program,” Waiver 46 funds services such as Community-Based Supports, Supported Employment, and Day Habilitation.
Managed Long Term Services and Supports. NJ’s managed care program that coordinates Medicaid benefits for individuals needing long-term services. MLTSS integrates DDD services, personal care, and community supports into one coordinated plan.
The formal plan developed with each individual, their family, and their Support Coordinator that outlines their goals, the services they’ll receive, and how supports will be delivered. All DDD services must align with the ISP.
Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services — the NJ agency that administers Medicaid, including the Waiver 46 Supports Program. DMAHS oversees billing, eligibility verification, and managed care plan authorization for DDD services.
The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities at Rutgers University. New Jersey’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The Boggs Center provides training, research, and technical assistance to DSPs and providers across NJ.
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