Direct Support Professional

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMMD COMMUNITY CARE LLCMMD Community Care is a New Jersey DDD (Division of Developmental Disabilities) approved statewide provider. We provide a high standard of Community Support, Respite, and Individual Support to Adults with disabilities.MMD Community Care provides care for adults with special needs in a warm, friendly, and comfortable atmosphere across tew Jersey.We pride our team on highly competent, compassionate, and dedicated professionals and strive to inspire each team member to reach their full potential.Job DescriptionDirect Support Professional provides direct support and assistance for the consumer with or without the caregiver present, in or out of the consumer’s residence, to achieve and maintain the outcome of increased independence, productivity, enhanced social functioning, and inclusion in the community, as outlined in their service plan.Community-based support is delivered one on one with a consumer. The DSP will work under the direction of the agency Director. Maintains compliance with agency policies and procedures and follows state and federal regulations.Duties:Assist consumer in development of community living skills, assist consumer in preparation of meals, maintaining a household, toileting, dressing, grooming, and personal maintenance and assist in assuring there are opportunities for the consumer within the home to participate in their own lives and to become part of the community possible.This may include, but is not limited to:Plan and participate in recreational activities of the participant’s choosingAssist with all appointment and schedulingAdminister medication consistently and timely, following the medication administration procedures if applicableDevelop, foster, and maintain relationships with family and friendsFoster independence and maximize involvement in all daily living skills through goal-directed, creative, imaginative efforts to promote and protect self-worth, respect, and dignityProvide supportive assistance in all aspects of direct residential care including but not limited to:Budgeting/SpendingIndividual therapeutic needs, as necessaryAll personal health and safety needsProvide support and maintain continued involvement with consumers, especially with regard to:Health, welfare, and happinessRelationships, Interests, capacities, and talentsSocial skills and activitiesGoals, dreams, and aspirationsPreferences and choicesRespect and dignityMaintaining the confidentiality of consumers and protected information alwaysPhysical Requirements:The employee must be physically capable of transferring, assisting with transfers, and lifting persons who require physical assistance.The employee must be able to reach and bend as they assist participants with physical activities.The employee must be able and ready to drive and transport participants as required.Experience/Education/License RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalentValid New Jersey Driver’s License (driving record not to exceed 5 points). If transporting consumers’ proof of automobile insurance is neededMust be 21 years or olderMust clear any State/Federal criminal background checks, the Central Registry and CARI databaseCPR/FA certificationMust be proficient in English (read, write & comprehend)Complete all training for the position within established timelinesOTHER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:Female preferred.Ability and willingness to support individuals with challenging behaviors, ability to adapt to environmental conditions in private residences.Ability to maintain safety and cleanliness of any personal item of consumers and display professionalism always.Provide at least two (2) verifiable job references.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $20.00/hourSchedule:Flexible ScheduleExperience:Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: In person