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Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Full-Time
Location: Toms River, NJ (Alberta Group Home)
Shift: Tuesday – Saturday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

• Base Rate: $20.96/hour

• Weekend Rate: $21.96/hour

Advancing Opportunities, an affiliate of Apis Services, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team at the Alberta Group Home in Toms River, NJ, supporting adults with intellectual disabilities.

As a Lead DSP, you will work closely with Group Home Managers to ensure high-quality care, compliance with standards, and smooth communication with guardians, healthcare providers, and community agencies.

To achieve full societal participation for all people with disabilities.

Lead DSPs provide guidance, supervision, and mentorship to residents and DSP staff while supporting the daily operations of the group home. Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with Group Home Managers to ensure all aspects of care meet program standards

• Communicate effectively with guardians, doctors, and community agencies

• Provide direct care and support to residents, including:

  • Daily living skills (cooking, housekeeping, hygiene)

  • Health and wellness (personal medical care, healthy living)

  • Community participation (shopping, recreation, outings)

  • Social and emotional development (coping skills, communication, friendships)

  • Budgeting and money management

• Mentor and provide guidance to DSP staff

• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with agency policies and procedures

• Promote independence, dignity, and autonomy for residents

• 21 years or older

• High School Diploma or GED

• Valid driver’s license

• 3 years experience as a DSP with behavioral clients

• 1 year of lead/supervisory experience preferred

• Ability to successfully complete:

  • State and Federal criminal background checks

  • Drug screening

  • Pre-employment physical and PPD

• Willingness to complete all required orientation and pre-service training

• Weekend pay differential

• $500 Employee Referral Bonus

• Competitive wages

• Paid training

• Career advancement opportunities

• Employee discount programs

• Daily Pay – get paid when you need it!

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• 401(k), life, and disability insurance

• Generous paid time off (PTO)

• Wellness programs and 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.