DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Advancing Opportunities, Inc.; Lake Hiawatha (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Company-Paid Training

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Advancing Opportunities, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ. This part-time position offers $18.35/hour with a weekend rate of $19.35/hour and DailyPay available.

No experience required for many positions, with paid training provided. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide comprehensive training, supportive supervision, and opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, and community engagement.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and self-advocacy.
• Support individuals in achieving goals outlined in their Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
• Assist with medication administration and prescribed healthcare programs as trained.
• Transport individuals to appointments, recreational activities, employment programs, community outings, family visits, and other destinations.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to emergency and crisis situations.
• Maintain accurate documentation including daily notes, medication records, incident reports, and other required paperwork.
• Implement behavioral support plans and trauma-informed care practices.
• Foster positive relationships with individuals served, families, team members, and community partners.
• Ensure a safe, supportive, and person-centered living environment.
• Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support quality services and program operations.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Job description

• Sunday - Wednesday | 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Make a Difference

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

Part-Time
$18.35/hour
$19.35/hour on weekends
DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Advancing Opportunities (AO), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About Advancing Opportunities

Advancing Opportunities is dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay - Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will:

• Provide compassionate care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, and community engagement.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and self-advocacy.
• Support individuals in achieving goals outlined in their Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
• Assist with medication administration and prescribed healthcare programs as trained.
• Transport individuals to appointments, recreational activities, employment programs, community outings, family visits, and other destinations.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to emergency and crisis situations.
• Maintain accurate documentation including daily notes, medication records, incident reports, and other required paperwork.
• Implement behavioral support plans and trauma-informed care practices.
• Foster positive relationships with individuals served, families, team members, and community partners.
• Ensure a safe, supportive, and person-centered living environment.
• Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support quality services 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