LEAD RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Direct Support Professional / Residential Support Specialist Lead Full-time 20.70/21.70 weekends`

Advancing Opportunities, an affiliate with Apis Services is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Full-time Lead (DSP) Residential Support Specialists position at our Westampton group home.

Rate $20.70/21.70 signing bonus $1000

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.

The LEAD RSS will function with autonomy, diplomacy, and professionalism within the guidelines established by APIS and Advancing Opportunities. They will function with the highest esteem in working with all employees, supervisors, and consumers in the organization. The LEAD RSS will be an advocate for the policies and protocols of APIS/Advancing Opportunities.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years DSP Experience
• Valid driver’s license
• 18 years or older
• 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
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent judgement, problem solving, organizational and time management skills.
• Superb interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities, families, co-workers, staff, supervisors, funding sources and social service agency personnel.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant computer software as related to the job responsibilities

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversight of one Group Home
• Conduct quality inspections on all shifts
• Provide assistance with emergencies at the Group Home
• Supervise and direct workflow of residential support specialist including the following:
  • Medical Appointments/medication management in conjunction with the Program Coordinator.
  • Attend consumer medical appointments
  • Complete requirements to become a Medication Administration Observer
  • Monitor medications for refills and reconcile weekly medications with the PC upon delivery prior to the start of each week.
  • Ensure staff administering medications have completed and are current in medication administration training
  • On-Call - Participate in on call rotation as needed.

Why should you work for Advancing Opportunities?

ALL employees receive:

• SIGN-On Bonus / payouts 90 days and 180 days
• Weekend Pay Differential
• $250 Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Wages
• Paid Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee discount Programs
• DailyPay! Get paid when you need it!

Full-time employees also receive:

• 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.