Community Support Specialist

Location: Hudson County, NJ
Employment Type: Part-Time / Flexible
Schedule: Variable, 12–20 hours per week, including weekends
Pay Rate:$17.16 per hour

Location: Hudson County, NJ
Employment Type: Part-Time / Flexible
Schedule: Variable, 12–20 hours per week, including weekends
Pay Rate:$17.16 per hour

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

We are seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. As a Community Support Specialist
, you will provide individualized, person-centered support that promotes independence, skill development, and meaningful participation in the community.

This opportunity may be a great fit for paraprofessionals, special education teachers, group home staff, and others with experience supporting individuals with disabilities who are seeking flexible, rewarding part-time work.

Advancing Opportunities, Inc., an affiliate of Apis Services, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides services and support to people with disabilities and their families so they can live independently.

Recognized as one of New Jersey’s leading disability service providers, Advancing Opportunities is committed to delivering person-centered services within the community. Our employees help individuals build confidence, develop skills, strengthen relationships, and experience a greater sense of independence and belonging.

Learn more by visiting the Advancing Opportunities website .

• Competitive pay of $17.16 per hour
• Paid training
• $500 employee referral bonus
• Employee discount programs
• Flexible part-time scheduling
• Evening and weekend opportunities

• Career advancement opportunities
• Professional development through hands-on experience
• Opportunities to build valuable skills supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
• Experience with in a mission-driven human services organization

• Make a difference in someone’s life
• Promote independence and personal choice
• Support individuals and families within the community
• Build meaningful and respectful relationships
• Help individuals develop skills and participate in community-based experiences

As a Community Support Specialist
, you will:

• Provide direct care and respite support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Implement activities, interventions, and supports outlined in each individual’s Individual Service Plan.
• Assist individuals with recreational, educational, community-based, and skill-building activities.
• Support the development of communication, social, and independent living skills.
• Assist with daily tasks and personal needs while protecting each individual’s privacy and dignity.
• Encourage meaningful community participation and engagement.
• Build and maintain respectful, professional, and age-appropriate relationships with individuals and their families.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including consumer logs, incident reports, medication sheets, and other required records.
• Maintain the confidentiality of individual and family information.
• Exercise sound judgment and follow organizational policies and procedures.
• Work assigned hours and provide consistent, dependable services.

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate and respectful
• Dependable and punctual
• Patient and supportive
• Comfortable working independently
• Professional in your interactions
• Organized and attentive to documentation
• A strong…