Lead Direct Support Professional

Resources for Human Development; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekend pay differential

Employee referral bonus

Paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Benefits: health, dental, vision

Résumé du poste

Advancing Opportunities, Inc., an affiliate of Apis Services, is seeking a Full-time Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) for a Jackson area Group Home that supports adults with intellectual disabilities. You will work with Group Home Managers to ensure care standards are met and coordinate with guardians, doctors, and outside agencies.

The role requires 3 years of DSP experience with behavioral clients, 1 year in a lead role preferred, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have 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.

Responsabilités

• Supervise and work closely with Group Home Manager to support residents.
• Communicate with outside agencies, client guardians, and doctors to coordinate care.
• Provide assistance, supervision, mentoring, and direction to residents to develop daily living skills.
• Ensure compliance with standards of care and organizational policies.

Connaissances

Driver's license

Behavioral DSP experience

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Job Description

Job Description

LEAD Direct Support Professional (DSP) FT

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

SHIFT:

Sunday to Thursday 3pm-11pm.Rate

: 19.70 / $20.70 weekends.Advancing Opportunities is seeking a caring, compassionate people to provide assistance, supervision, guidance, mentoring and direction to our residents. Our mission is “Achieve full societal participation for all people with disabilities”.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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Why should you work for Advancing Opportunities?

• 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!

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

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.