Direct Support Professional
About The Position
At Advancing Opportunities, an affiliate of Apis Services, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We are seeking compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team as a Direct Support Professional at our Barnegat group home supporting individuals with disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live meaningful, independent lives while ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being. Whether you are beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve. Advancing Opportunities, Inc., an affiliate of Apis Services, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit 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. Our Mission: To achieve full societal participation for all people with disabilities.
Requirements
- Must be 20 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass state and federal criminal background checks
- Ability to pass drug screening
- Ability to pass pre-employment physical
- Ability to pass PPD screening
- Willingness to complete all required orientation and training
- Ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals with disabilities
- Ability to support individuals’ personal care, daily routines, and community participation
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities
- Experience in human services, residential programs, caregiving, direct care, or related fields
Responsibilities
- Assisting and teaching skills related to daily living activities, including cooking, housekeeping, hygiene, and personal care
- Assisting and teaching skills related to health and wellness, including medication support and healthy living routines
- Assisting and teaching skills related to community involvement, including shopping, recreation, transportation, and appointments
- Assisting and teaching skills related to social development, including communication, coping skills, relationship building, and friendships
- Assisting and teaching skills related to budgeting and money management
- Promoting independence, dignity, personal choice, and self-advocacy
- Supporting individuals in building confidence, life skills, and autonomy
- Ensuring the safety, well-being, and supervision of individuals served
- Communicating effectively with supervisors, coworkers, individuals served, and support team members
- Completing required documentation accurately and timely
- Following all program, agency, and regulatory requirements
- Participating in required orientation, training, and staff meetings
- Performing other duties as assigned to support individuals and program operations
Benefits
- Weekend pay differential
- $500 Employee Referral Bonus
- Competitive wages
- Paid training
- Career advancement opportunities
- Employee discount programs
- DailyPay – get paid when you need it
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time employees)
- 401(k), life, and disability insurance (for full-time employees)
- Generous paid time off (for full-time employees)
- Wellness programs (for full-time employees)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
