DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
About The Position
Advancing Opportunities is seeking a compassionate, dedicated Direct Support Professional to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living meaningful, fulfilling, and independent lives. The role focuses on promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, personal choice, safety, wellness, and quality of life. Paid training is provided. The position is per diem in Jackson, New Jersey, with pay of $19.16 per hour and $20.16 per hour on weekends. DailyPay is available. Weekend availability is required as scheduled, and schedules may change based on program or business needs. The Direct Support Professional assists with daily living activities, helps individuals pursue personal goals and take part in their communities, and provides supervision and guidance to build skills and confidence. The role includes transportation, medication administration and prescribed healthcare programs, implementation of individualized service and behavioral support plans, accurate documentation, crisis response, and maintaining a safe, supportive, trauma-informed residential environment. The employee works collaboratively with the Lead Direct Support Professional and Residential Manager and attends required meetings and training. Advancing Opportunities provides services and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is part of the Inperium family of companies, and employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc. The organization states that it provides equal employment opportunities and makes employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record.
- Current vehicle registration and insurance, as required.
- Ability to read, write, communicate, and complete documentation in English.
- Basic computer literacy, including experience with email, Microsoft Office, time-recording systems, or similar applications.
- Ability to complete all required training, including CPR and First Aid.
- Ability to satisfy required screenings, which may include criminal background, drug, and registry checks.
- Ability to perform the essential physical responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Schedule flexibility based on program and business needs.
- Weekend availability as scheduled.
- Compassionate, dependable, patient, team-oriented, service-focused, professional, and positive approach.
- Comfort working independently and commitment to helping others achieve greater independence.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree.
- Six months to one year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or working in a human-services setting.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care.
- Experience implementing individualized service or behavioral support plans.
- Strong communication, documentation, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with daily living activities, including meal preparation, housekeeping, personal hygiene, shopping, and household maintenance.
- Provide support that promotes independence, dignity, safety, wellness, and quality of life.
- Help individuals develop relationships, participate in community activities, and work toward personal goals.
- Provide supervision and guidance to help individuals build skills and confidence.
- Transport individuals to medical appointments, community activities, day programs, religious services, family visits, and other assigned destinations.
- Administer medications and carry out prescribed healthcare programs according to required policies and training.
- Implement individualized service and behavioral support plans.
- Complete medication records, daily logs, goal documentation, incident reports, vehicle logs, and other required paperwork accurately.
- Monitor and respond appropriately to crises or potential crisis situations.
- Maintain confidentiality and interact with individuals respectfully, age-appropriately, and professionally.
- Attend required staff meetings, training sessions, inspections, and investigations.
- Work collaboratively with the Lead Direct Support Professional and Residential Manager to ensure individuals’ needs are met.
- Help maintain a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed residential environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- DailyPay, allowing access to earned wages before payday.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness programs.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Company-paid training.
- Paid training programs.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Certification opportunities.
- Leadership development programs.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Opportunities across multiple service lines.
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Education Level
High school or GED
