Direct support Professional

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: The DSP will assist consumers in achieving the most significant degree of independence by supporting participation in program activities and providing opportunities for choice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Assisting consumers with daily needs, including cooking, cleaning, bathing/dressing, and transferring toileting, feeding, grooming, and hygiene.• Properly administering, monitoring, and documenting consumer medication administration.• Assisting consumers and staff in the determination of daily activities such as attending church, parties, shopping, etc., and participating in activities as well as providing one-on-one instruction for consumers in activities of daily living or recreational activities.• Collecting and recording data; assisting in maintaining daily progress notes or other consumer program-related records.• Utilizing agency vehicles for household-related tasks and transporting and accompanying consumers to doctor appointments and activities.• Initiating or implementing recommendations and/or behavior plans and maintaining related documentation.• Cleaning group home as required and operating and maintaining housekeeping and cooking equipment.• Attending staff meetings, individual supervision meetings, and training.• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with consumers, supervisors, co-workers, parents/guardians/sponsors, and other professionals.• Cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time during the workday, including bending, squatting, kneeling, stretching, and stooping; and reaching above shoulder level.• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.• Ability to utilize and maintain physical restraints with participants as needed.• Mobility to always ensure the safety of individuals with disability.QUALIFICATIONS: The qualified candidate must successfully complete:• Must be at least 18 years old• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED certificate.• Completion of a medical/health physical and TB screening• Must have a license valid in the State of New Jersey• Current auto liability insurance • Reliable transportation• The employee must submit to a criminal background check• The employee must agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.• The employee shall submit to a drug test prior to employment.• The employee shall submit to drug testing conducted randomly and for cause.• The employee shall complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).REPORTS TO: The Community Service Administrator/Directors