DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-HOURLY in Lincoln Park, New Jersey at Apis Services Inc

Location: Byram, NJ
Employment Type: Part-Time, Overnight

• Base Pay: $17.16 per hour
• Weekend Pay: $18.16 per hour

Advancing Opportunities, Inc., an affiliate of Apis Services, is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). In this role, you will support adults with intellectual and physical disabilities in a residential setting, helping them lead safe, meaningful, and independent lives.

This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact every day by empowering individuals to develop skills, build confidence, and actively participate in their communities.

To achieve full societal participation for all people with disabilities.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide direct care, supervision, mentoring, and support to individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with daily living activities, including cooking, housekeeping, and personal hygiene
• Supporting health and wellness goals, including personal care and healthy lifestyle practices
• Encouraging community participation through shopping, recreation, appointments, and outings
• Promoting social and emotional development, communication skills, and positive relationships
• Assisting with budgeting and money management skills
• Encouraging independence, self-confidence, dignity, and personal choice
• Maintaining a safe, supportive, and person-centered environment
• Following individualized support plans and agency policies

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

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, caregiving, healthcare, or human services is helpful but not required
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable work ethic

• Competitive wages
• Weekend pay differential
• Paid training
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee discount programs
• DailyPay – access earned wages before payday
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Wellness programs

Advancing Opportunities, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services and supports that help people with disabilities and their families live independently. Recognized as a leading disability service provider in New Jersey, the organization is committed to delivering person-centered services that promote independence, inclusion, and quality of life.

Advancing Opportunities is an affiliate of Apis Services, Inc., which provides administrative support to a nationwide network of nonprofit and for-profit organizations dedicated to serving individuals and communities.

Advancing Opportunities, Inc., Apis Services, Inc., and affiliated organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.