Job 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,

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