DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Job Description

Job Description

❤️ Make a Difference Every Day Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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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 75 years, Advancing Opportunities 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
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

???? Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• 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 (DSP) , you will:

• Provide compassionate support to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health needs in a residential setting.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, and community participation.
• Promote independence, self-determination, and achievement of individualized goals and outcomes.
• Develop supportive relationships while encouraging community involvement, socialization, and relationship building.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments, community activities, religious services, family visits, employment programs, and recreational activities.
• Implement Individual Support Plans (ISP), Individual Habilitation Plans (IHP), behavior support plans, and other person-centered services.
• Administer medications and carry out prescribed healthcare programs in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Monitor health, safety, behavioral, and emotional well-being while responding appropriately to crises and emergencies.
• Complete required documentation including daily logs, medication records, incident reports, goal tracking, behavior data, and other required paperwork.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, trauma-informed, and person-centered environment that promotes dignity and respect.
• Assist with licensing requirements, inspections, fire drills, agency compliance activities, and home operations.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure individuals receive comprehensive care and support.

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 

QualificationsRequired:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• CPI training or ability to complete CPI training prior to starting in the home. 
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain CPR, First Aid, and all required trainings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, email, and electronic documentation systems.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and person-centered supports.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential and community settings.
• Ability to meet all required screenings, including criminal background checks, drug screening, CARI, Central Registry, and other regulatory requirements.

Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field.
• Six months to one year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities or within the human services field.

Schedule

• Part-Time Weekend Position
• Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Additional hours may be available based on program needs
• Flexibility to assist with coverage, trainings, and emergency situations as needed
• Participation in on-call and emergency support may be required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, twist, climb stairs, and assist individuals with daily activities.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, drive agency vehicles, and transport individuals safely.
• Ability to work in residential homes and community settings throughout New Jersey.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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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

Advancing 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. 

Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm