DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Direct Support Professional - Part-Time

Be the reason someone has a better day

Location: NJ

Pay: $18.16/hour | $19.16/hour on weekends

DailyPay Available

Looking for more than just a job?

At Advancing Opportunities, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About Advancing Opportunities

For more than 30 years, AO has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation

• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Programs

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Certification Opportunities

• Leadership Development Programs

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day

• Support Individuals and Families

• Build Meaningful Relationships

• Strengthen Communities

• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You'll Do

As a Direct Support Professional, you will:

• Successful completion of assigned pre-service and in-service training

• Drive and accompany consumers to appointments, recreation/leisure activities, or other destinations as assigned, with strict adherence to motor vehicle laws

• Carry out prescribed health care programs including the administration of medication

• Implement behavioral programs in accordance with individualized behavior plans

• Teach skills to individuals in accordance with the methods and using the materials outlined in their Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP)

• Meet individuals' personal needs in a manner that ensures privacy and dignity

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Valid Driver's License

Preferred:

• Associate or bachelor's degree

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you're looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

Advance Opportunities is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.