Employment Opportunities

“A LIFE LIVED FOR OTHERS IS A LIFE WELL LIVED”

~Albert Einstein

Now Hiring:

**Direct Support Professionals**

-Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s) provide assistance to individuals with intellectual disabilities, connecting them to resources within their communities and empowering them to live full and meaningful lives.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Eric Rueblinger, HR Recruitment at: erueblinger@avenuestoindependentliving.com -call 856-537-7919 ext. 123 or -call/text HR cell 856-723-5868

**Employment Specialist/ Job Coach**

—Supported Employment Specialists assist disabled individuals to find gainful employment and provide coaching on the job.

If you have any questions or need information, please contact Wendy Menz at:

wmenz@avenuestoindependentliving.com or call 856-537-7919 ext. 116

What we offer:

  • Competitive pay rate

  • Flexible work schedule

  • Work/Life balance

  • Trustworthy leadership

  • Committed to employee success

  • Fun and friendly work environment

  • Purpose driven employment

Benefits include:

  • Paid training

  • Paid NJ sick Leave

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Health insurance

  • Dental & Vision benefits

  • Flexible spending account

  • Life insurance

  • AFLAC

  • 401K

 What you’ll do:

  • Support daily living activities such as meal prep, personal hygiene and grooming, bathing, changing clothes.

  • Support recreational and social community activities, shopping and medical appointments. Plan fun events.

  • Develop a positive rapport with clients and cultivate safe and supportive relationships.

  • Follow individual service plans (ISP) for clients and update case notes each shift.

  • Interact positively and professionally with clients and their families.

  • Use smart phone for communication, email, time and attendance.

  • Treat individuals with dignity and respect.

What we require:

  • High school diploma/GED

  • Valid driver’s license and own transportation

  • Be physically able to assist clients with:

    • Walking and balance

    • Moving in a wheelchair

    • Personal hygiene

    • Bathing

    • Transferring

    • Upper body strength sufficient to reach, bend & kneel

    • Carry groceries/laundry

    • provide CPR/First Aid

    • take stairs

  • One year experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities preferred but not required.

  • Pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting, state of NJ Registry checks for abuse/neglect of children & adults clearance.

Check out why we love what we do!