Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Description

Position Title: Direct Support Professional

Department: Residential Services

Supervisor: Group Home Manager

Classification: Support

Hours: Part Time leading to Full Time (up to 40 hours/ week)

Status: Non-exempt

Conditions:

Works at location of Supervised Apartment(s), Residential Program(s), Individuals Home(s)

May provide emergency coverage

Must be willing to travel and work a variety of hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must have a driver’s license valid in the state of New Jersey

High School diploma or equivalency

One year related experience working with persons with Disabilities preferred

Must submit to a criminal background check and be determined to be not

disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to hire.

Must agree to have name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders

Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

All employees hired after 6/15/18 shall submit to drug testing prior to

employment All employees shall submit to drug testing conducted

randomly and for cause.

All employees hired after 7/16/18 shall complete an application to have

their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI)

Residential DSP, Job Description

Required Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong documentation skills;

Excellent judgment, problem solving, organizational, and time management

skills;

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with DDD

community, families, colleagues, supervisors, and agency personnel;

Physical ability to fulfill job requirements; (able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds without

accommodations)

Duties:

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing direct services to the

individuals residing in the Residential Program. This includes providing supervision

and/or assistance with personal care, daily living activities, recreational pursuits,

transportation, medical appointments, or any other needs the individuals supported by

the program require. The Direct Support Professional will complete the required daily

documentation for all services provided.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Successfully complete assigned trainings

2. Complete logs, charts, medication administrative records, incident reports, and

other assigned paperwork

3. Drive and accompany individuals to appointments, recreation/leisure activities, or

other destinations as assigned, with strict adherence to motor vehicle laws

4. Administer medication as prescribed

5. Implement behavioral programs in accordance with individualized behavior plans

6. Interact with individuals in an age-appropriate, respectful, and safe manner at all

times

7. Meet individuals’ personal needs in a manner that ensures privacy and dignity

8. Maintain confidentiality of individuals’ information and records (HIPAA)

9. Comply with applicable Caring Hands and Division of Developmental

Disabilities (DDD) policies and procedures, and DDD and Department of

Human Services licensing requirements;

10. Cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any

inspection, inquiry, or investigation