Make a Difference Every Day

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Marlboro, NJ
Full-Time
$18.16 per hour | $19.16 per hour on weekends
DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

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

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We are 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 are beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing previous human services experience, we provide the training and support needed to help you thrive.

About Advancing Opportunities

Advancing Opportunities provides high-quality services and support to 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 helping the individuals we serve reach their goals, strengthen their skills, participate in their communities, and live their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay and Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• $18.16 per hour
• $19.16 per hour for weekend hours
• DailyPay, allowing access to earned wages before payday
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Employee referral bonuses
• Company-paid training

Career Growth and 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 in achieving greater independence
• Build meaningful relationships
• Promote dignity, inclusion, and personal choice
• Strengthen communities
• Join a mission-driven organization

What You’ll Do

As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide compassionate, person-centered assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, shopping, and household maintenance.
• Support individuals in developing the skills needed to maximize their independence and quality of life.
• Provide respectful assistance that protects each individual’s privacy, dignity, safety, and personal choice.
• Encourage individuals to build relationships and participate in recreational, educational, religious, family, and community activities.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments, day programs, community activities, family visits, and other approved destinations.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed residential environment.
• Provide supervision and guidance according to each individual’s Individual Service Plan and Behavior Support Plan.
• Teach skills using the methods and materials outlined in individualized habilitation and service plans.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of individual goals and outcomes.
• Administer medications and carry out prescribed healthcare programs after completing required training.
• Implement behavioral support programs according to individualized plans.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to crisis situations, behavioral concerns, health concerns, and emergencies.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment according to organizational policies and applicable regulations.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time, including daily logs, medication records, goal logs, incident reports, seizure records, behavior documentation, sleep and awake charts, vehicle logs, fire drill logs, and consumer fund records.
• Maintain the confidentiality of individual information and records.
• Work collaboratively with the Lead DSP, Residential Manager, families, clinical team members, and other support professionals.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, training sessions, and competency-based programs.
• Assist with annual community residence licensing activities and regulatory inspections.
• Accurately record hours worked through the organization’s timekeeping system.
• Assist with emergency and on-call activities when requested by the Residential Manager.
• Follow all organizational, Division of Developmental Disabilities, OSHA, HIPAA, fire, safety, and personnel policies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate and committed to helping others
• Dependable and responsible
• Patient and respectful
• Comfortable supporting individuals with personal care needs
• Able to remain calm and use sound judgment during stressful situations
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally
• Committed to confidentiality, dignity, and individual choice
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing needs
• Comfortable working independently with limited supervision

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean and acceptable motor vehicle record
• Current vehicle registration and insurance, as required
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and complete documentation in English
• Basic computer skills, including experience with email, Microsoft Office, electronic timekeeping, and other workplace applications
• Ability to complete all required pre-employment screenings, including criminal background, drug, Central Registry, and Child Abuse Record Information checks
• Ability to complete required training, including CPR and First Aid
• Ability to administer medications after completing the required training
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
• Ability to work the assigned schedule and demonstrate schedule flexibility when necessary

Preferred

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field
• Six months to one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Previous experience in residential services, direct support, behavioral health, or another human services setting
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and the development of trauma-informed environments
• Familiarity with New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities requirements

Schedule

This is a full-time position in Marlboro, New Jersey. Available schedules include:

• Sunday through Wednesday, Overnight, 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
• Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Working schedules may be adjusted based on program and business needs. Flexibility with hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, emergencies, and work locations may be required.

Compensation

• Weekday rate: $18.16 per hour
• Weekend rate: $19.16 per hour

Physical Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Stand or work for six to eight hours during a shift
• Sit for two to three hours during a shift
• Drive a company vehicle for approximately one to four hours during a shift
• Bend, reach, stand, stoop, twist, and climb stairs
• Assist individuals with mobility and daily living activities
• Lift more than 50 pounds when required to support individuals safely
• Operate adaptive equipment, vehicle lifts, telephones, computers, copiers, fax machines, and standard household appliances
• Work in residential and community settings throughout New Jersey
• Follow bloodborne pathogen, Right to Know, HIPAA, security, fire, and safety requirements

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job changes lives.

If you are looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work can make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

Advancing Opportunities is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.