DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-HOURLY

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Part-Time

Pay Rate: $18.16-$19.16 per hour (weekend differential available)
Schedule: Monday & Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

About the Role

Advancing Opportunities, an affiliate of Apis Services, is seeking compassionate, reliable, and motivated individuals to join our team as Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). In this role, you will provide support to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, helping them lead meaningful, independent lives while promoting their health, safety, dignity, and personal choice.

Our Mission

To achieve full societal participation for all people with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide hands-on assistance, guidance, and encouragement to individuals in a residential setting. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with activities of daily living, including cooking, housekeeping, and personal hygiene
• Supporting health and wellness goals, including medication assistance and healthy lifestyle practices
• Encouraging community participation through shopping, recreation, appointments, and transportation
• Promoting social and communication skills, relationship building, and positive coping strategies
• Assisting with budgeting and money management skills
• Encouraging independence, self-advocacy, dignity, and personal choice
• Maintaining a safe, supportive, and person-centered environment
• Documenting services and communicating effectively with team members as needed

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to successfully complete:
  • State and federal criminal background checks
  • Drug screening
  • Pre-employment physical and PPD/TB testing
• Ability to complete all required orientation and training programs

Why Join Advancing Opportunities?Benefits Available to All Employees

• Competitive pay
• Weekend pay differential
• Paid training
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus
• Daily Pay option
• Employee discount programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Additional Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Wellness programs and additional employee resources

About Advancing Opportunities

Advancing Opportunities, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and affiliate of Apis Services, supports individuals with disabilities and their families throughout New Jersey. Through person-centered services and community-based supports, the organization empowers people to live independently and participate fully in their communities.

Apis Services provides administrative support and talent acquisition services to a network of more than 30 nonprofit and for-profit organizations across the United States, serving over 3,500 employees nationwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Advancing Opportunities and Apis Services are equal opportunity employers committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.