Direct Support Professional

Resources for Human Development•Jackson, NJ

12d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professional (DSP) $18.70 Hour - Part time. Shift: Monday - Friday 9am- 3pm. Advancing Opportunities, an affiliate with Apis Services is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Part-time (DSP) position at our Toms River area group home supporting men with disabilities. Advancing Opportunities is seeking a caring, compassionate people to provide assistance, supervision, guidance, mentoring and direction to our residents. Our mission is “Achieve full societal participation for all people with disabilities”. Use your talents to assist and teach our consumers, with intellectual and physical disabilities, about: cooking, housekeeping, recreation, shopping, budgeting, healthy living, hygiene, personal medical care, coping skills, social skills, friendship building, and how to utilize their community resources. Make a difference by helping others gain daily living skills, greater independence and autonomy.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
18 years or older.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Consent to State, Federal Criminal Background Checks.
Drug Screen; Pre-Employment Physical, PPD
Complete all orientation, pre-service training as required.

Nice To Haves

No experience necessary, we offer paid training.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance, supervision, guidance, mentoring and direction to residents.
Assist and teach consumers with intellectual and physical disabilities about cooking, housekeeping, recreation, shopping, budgeting, healthy living, hygiene, personal medical care, coping skills, social skills, friendship building, and how to utilize their community resources.
Help others gain daily living skills, greater independence and autonomy.