Per Diem Direct Support Professional — Flexible Scheduling

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Lincoln Park (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Weekend pay premium

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral bonuses

Company-paid training

Flexible per diem scheduling

Job summary

Advancing Opportunities is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health challenges in residential and community settings, on a per diem basis in New Jersey.

You’ll provide person-centered support, help with daily living activities, and promote independence while working with residential and clinical teams. Per diem roles offer flexible scheduling and weekend pay options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean motor vehicle record.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and documenting in English.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, respectful, and person-centered assistance to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health challenges.
• Assist with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, grooming, meal planning, cooking, housekeeping, laundry, shopping, and transportation.
• Help individuals develop skills for greater independence and better quality of life.
• Provide supervision, encouragement, and guidance per service plans.
• Maintain medication logs and complete required documentation accurately.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-oriented

Organized

Effective communicator

Independent

Flexible

Education

High school diploma or GED

21 years of age or older

Tools

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Advancing Opportunities is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health challenges in residential and community settings, on a per diem basis in New Jersey.

You’ll provide person-centered support, help with daily living activities, and promote independence while working with residential and clinical teams. Per diem roles offer flexible scheduling and weekend pay options.