Lead Direct Support Professional — Empower Independence

Advancing Opportunities, Inc.; Lake Hiawatha (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Referral bonuses

Training

Job summary

Advancing Opportunities is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional to provide direct care within a residential program in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, and to mentor staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and a safe, home-like environment.

You will lead evenings and weekends, support individuals with daily living, develop life skills, coordinate activities, and document progress in required reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities or mental illness.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid, non-provisional driver’s license.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and adaptive transportation equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy including Microsoft Office and electronic timekeeping.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and other locations as required.
• Ability to meet all pre-employment and ongoing screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and on-site leadership within a residential program.
• Support individuals with daily living activities, including hygiene, grooming, meal planning, and housekeeping.
• Supervise, guide, and assist to promote independence, dignity, safety and quality of life.
• Help individuals develop self-care, independent living, social, academic, and vocational skills.
• Coordinate evening and weekend programming, house meetings, and community activities.
• Ensure menus meet health and nutritional needs, and monitor supplies and resources.
• Maintain records, reports, and required documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
• Mentor Direct Support Professionals and provide on-site coaching and training.
• Promote teamwork, communication, and compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Supervision

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advancing Opportunities is seeking a Lead Direct Support Professional to provide direct care within a residential program in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, and to mentor staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and a safe, home-like environment.

You will lead evenings and weekends, support individuals with daily living, develop life skills, coordinate activities, and document progress in required reports.