Lead Direct Support Professional

Resources for Human Development; Jackson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,138 - 28,516; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend Pay Differential

Employee Referral Bonus

Competitive Wages

Paid Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee discount Programs

Daily Pay

Job summary

A prominent non-profit organization in Jackson Township is seeking a Full-time Lead Direct Support Professional to assist and support adults with intellectual disabilities in a group home setting. The role involves teaching essential life skills and ensuring compliance with care standards. The ideal candidate should be at least 18 years old and have relevant experience, including a valid driver’s license. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including medical and paid training.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 3 years of experience as a DSP, preferred.
• Consent to background checks.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in daily living activities.
• Ensure compliance with care standards.
• Communicate with external agencies and guardians.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Experience with Behavioral Clients

Teaching life skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Advancing Opportunities, an affiliate with Apis Services, is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Full-time Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at our Jackson area Group Home to support adults with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

Leads will work closely with Group Home Managers to support clients, communicate with various outside agencies, client guardians, and doctors. Work to ensure compliance and all aspects as assigned by the manager are done to meet standards of care for clients.

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.

Shift and Compensation

Shift: Sunday to Thursday 3pm-11pm.

Rate: 19.70 / $20.70 weekends.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• 18 years or older.
• 3 years experience as a DSP with Behavioral Clients / 1 year as a Lead DSP preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

Why should you work for Advancing Opportunities? ALL employees receive:

• Weekend Pay Differential.
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus.
• Competitive Wages.
• Paid Training.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Employee discount Programs.
• Daily Pay! Get paid when you need it!

Full-time employees also receive:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401k, Life, Disability Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Wellness Program, more.

About Us

Who we are: Advancing Opportunities, Inc, an affiliate of Apis Services, is a 501(c)3 non-profit 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 non-profit organizations across the United States so they can focus on their all-important missions. APIS Service, Inc. is a progressive corporation with over 3500 employees nationwide and growing.

The employment opportunities we have to offer 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.

Apis Services provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.