Direct Support Professional (DSP) part-time
Job Description
Job Description
Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Parsippany, NJ
Pay: $17.90/hr weekdays | $18.90/hr weekends
Shift: Friday – Monday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
About Us:
Advancing Opportunities, an affiliate of Apis Services, is dedicated to helping adults with intellectual and physical disabilities live full, independent lives. Our mission is: “Achieve full societal participation for all people with disabilities.” We are seeking compassionate and caring individuals to join our team at our Parsippany area Group Home.
Job Overview:
As a Part-Time Direct Support Professional, you will provide hands-on assistance, guidance, and mentorship to residents, helping them develop independence, daily living skills, and social confidence. You’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist residents with cooking, housekeeping, shopping, budgeting, hygiene, and personal medical care
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Support residents in developing coping strategies, social skills, and friendships
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Encourage participation in recreational and community activities
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Promote healthy living and independence
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Provide supervision, guidance, and mentorship in a respectful, supportive manner
Requirements:
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18 years or older
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Valid driver’s license
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DSP experience preferred
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Ability to pass State and Federal Criminal Background Checks
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Drug screen, pre-employment physical, and PPD
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Complete all required orientation and pre-service training
Why Join Advancing Opportunities?
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Paid training – no experience required
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Competitive wages with weekend pay differential
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$500 Employee Referral Bonus
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Career advancement opportunities
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Employee discount programs
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Daily pay option – get paid when you need it!
Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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401(k) with company match, life, and disability insurance
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Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Wellness program and more
Make a Difference on Your Schedule:
Join our team and help adults with disabilities gain independence, life skills, and confidence while making a meaningful impact—on a flexible, per diem schedule.
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.