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Direct Support Professional

$17.2 per hour

Apis Services, Inc.

Direct Support Professional

Be the reason someone has a better day

Overnight - Emerson, NJ

Part-Time

$17.20

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, 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

• 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:

• Daily living (cooking, housekeeping, hygiene)

• Health and wellness (medication support, healthy living)

• Community involvement (shopping, recreation, transportation)

• Social development (communication, coping skills, friendships)

• Budgeting and money management

• Promoting independence, dignity, and choice

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:

• Must be 20 years or older

• High School Diploma or GED

• Valid Driver's License

• Ability to pass State & Federal criminal background checks

• Ability to pass a drug screening

• Pre-employment physical and PPD

• Willingness to complete all required orientation and training

Schedule

• Part-time

• Thursday 11pm - 9am; Friday - Sunday 11pm - 7am

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

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.

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