COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Job Description

Job Description

Community Support Specialist
Employment Type: Part-Time / Flexible
Pay Rate: $17.16 per hour
Location: Budd Lake, NJ

Job Overview

Advancing Opportunities, an affiliate of Apis Services, Inc. , is currently seeking Community Support Specialists to provide individualized support to individuals with disabilities and their families within the community.

This role is ideal for paraprofessionals, special education teachers , or individuals with experience working in group homes who are looking for moreopportunities.

Position Summary

The Community Support Specialist  position is designed to provide direct, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities, with the goal of promoting independence, skill development, and meaningful community engagement. In this role, the employee works closely with assigned individuals to implement activities and supports outlined in their Individual Service Plans, which may include recreational engagement, communication skill development, assistance with daily tasks, and participation in community-based experiences. The position also requires maintaining accurate and timely documentation of services provided, including consumer logs, incident reports, and other required paperwork. In addition to delivering direct care, the Community Support Specialist is expected to uphold professional standards by maintaining respectful and supportive relationships with individuals, families, and stakeholders, exercising sound judgment, ensuring confidentiality, and adhering to organizational policies and procedures. Overall, the role supports the organization’s mission by delivering quality services that enhance the well-being, dignity, and quality of life of the individuals served.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and respite support to individuals with developmental disabilities. 

• Implement activities and interventions outlined in Individual Service Plans 

• Assist individuals with recreational, educational, and skill-building activities 

• Support individuals with personal needs while maintaining privacy and dignity 

• Build and maintain respectful, age-appropriate relationships with individuals and families 

• Complete required documentation (consumer logs, incident reports, medication sheets, etc.) 

• Maintain confidentiality of individuals and family information 

• Work scheduled hours and provide consistent, reliable service delivery

Why Work for Advancing Opportunities?

• Paid training and career advancement opportunities

• Competitive wages

• $500 Employee Referral Bonus

• Flexible scheduling (evenings & weekends available)

• Employee discount programs

Qualifications

Successful candidates must:

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Valid, non-provisional driver’s license required 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Strong documentation and organizational skills 

• Good judgment and problem-solving abilities 

• Ability to effectively interact with individuals with disabilities, families, and staff 

• Reliable transportation and a good driving record (if transporting individuals) 

Education and Experience: 

• High School diploma or equivalent 

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred

Who we are: Advancing Opportunities, Inc, an affiliate of Apis Services, is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing services and supports to people with disabilities and their families so they can live independently. Recognized as one of the leading disability service providers in the state of New Jersey, the agency is committed to person-centered services delivered in the community.

 

Apis Services, Inc. provides administrative services, including recruiting and onboarding new team members for more than 30 for profit and non-profit organizations across the United States so they can focus on their all-important missions. APIS Service, Inc. is a progressive corporation with over 3500 employees nationwide and growing.

 

The employment opportunities we have to offer dedicated and caring career seekers are endless. Join us in helping to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve by providing good people to support the missions they serve.

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies.

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

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.