Direct Support Professional

Advancing-Opportunities,-Inc.; Barnegat Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 Employee Referral Bonus

Competitive wages

Paid training

Employee discount programs

DailyPay – get paid when you need it

Job summary

Advancing Opportunities, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional at our Barnegat Township group home to support individuals with disabilities in living meaningful, independent lives.

You will provide hands-on assistance, teach daily living skills, and help with health, transportation, and community participation. We offer competitive wages, paid training, and a $500 referral bonus as part of a mission-driven nonprofit that values dignity, choice, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must be 20 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks, drug screening, pre-employment physical, and PPD screening
• Willingness to complete required orientation and training
• Ability to work respectfully with individuals with disabilities
• Ability to support daily routines and community participation

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities (cooking, housekeeping, hygiene, personal care)
• Provide health and wellness support (medication assistance, healthy living routines)
• Support community participation (shopping, transportation, appointments)
• Promote social development (communication, coping skills, relationships)
• Assist budgeting and money management
• Encourage independence, dignity, and self-advocacy
• Ensure safety and well-being of individuals served
• Communicate with supervisors, coworkers, individuals served, and support team
• Complete documentation accurately and timely
• Follow program, agency, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in orientation and training
• Perform other duties to support operations

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-oriented

Service-focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to helping others

Flexible

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Direct Support Professional

Short Hour Service Worker Barnegat Township, NJ, US

Salary Range: $18.16 To $19.16 Hourly

Make a Difference Every Day

Direct Support Professional

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

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.

About Advancing Opportunities

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.

Why Join Our Team?

All employees receive:

• $500 Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive wages
• Paid training
• Employee discount programs
• DailyPay – get paid when you need it

Full-Time Employees Also Receive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k), life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Wellness programs and more
• Make a difference every day
• Support individuals with disabilities in achieving greater independence
• Build meaningful relationships
• Promote dignity, choice, and inclusion
• Join a mission-driven organization committed to helping others succeed

What You’ll Do

As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide hands‑on support, guidance, and encouragement to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting and teaching skills related to:

• Daily living activities, including cooking, housekeeping, hygiene, and personal care
• Health and wellness, including medication support and healthy living routines
• Community involvement, including shopping, recreation, transportation, and appointments
• Social development, including communication, coping skills, relationship building, and friendships
• 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

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
• Flexible and willing to support individuals based on program needs

Qualifications

Required

• 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
  • Drug screening
  • Pre-employment physical
  • 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

Preferred

• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities
• Experience in human services, residential programs, caregiving, direct care, or related fields

Schedule

• Hours are scheduled based on program needs and availability
• Weekend availability may be required
• Flexibility to work varying shifts as needed is preferred

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to:

• Stand for periods of time
• Walk, bend, reach, and assist individuals as needed
• Lift and carry as required to support individuals and program needs
• Provide physical assistance with daily living activities when needed
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you are 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, 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.

Apis Services, Inc. provides administrative services, including recruiting and onboarding new team members, for more than 30 for-profit and nonprofit organizations across the United States so they can focus on their important missions. Apis Services, Inc. is a progressive corporation with more than 3,500 employees nationwide and continues to grow.

The employment opportunities available to dedicated and caring career seekers are endless. Join us in helping to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve by providing good people to support the missions they serve.

Apis Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc., provides a progressive platform for delivering shared services to Inperium and its constellation of affiliate companies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and their 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.