Direct Support Professional

Job Details Job Location: Business Address - Livingston, NJ 07039-1710 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $33.00 - $33.00 Hourly Job Category: Health Care Assisting Hands is seeking a FEMALE Direct Support Professional to aid an autistic, female individual 42.25hrs weekly. The candidate must be experienced, caring, and motivated to aid individuals with developmental disabilities and behaviors. Mon 7:30am - 5:30pm (10hrs) Tues 7:30am - 5:30pm (10hrs) Wed 7:30am - 5pm (9.5hrs) Thurs 7:30am - 3:45pm (8.25hrs) Fri 7:30am - 12pm (4.5hrs) Responsibilities Transport and accompany individual to program Provide full assistance with transportation, ordering food, purchasing items, and handling money Provide calm, proactive support when individual becomes frustrated Provide constant line-of-sight supervision at the program, in the home and community Assist with all activities of daily living, including dressing, hygiene, cooking, and laundry Assist individual in making progress on their outcome and goals for the specified service as defined in their Plan of Care Advocate for individual at all times for patient rights and ensure their dignity and privacy are respected Attention to detail, especially when adhering to specific protocols and rules when caring for the individual Ensure the safety and well-being of the individual at all times Report any changes in individual condition or situations to supervisor and family/guardian Document services provided (CBS Log) Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) required via iPhone / Android Qualifications Boggs Center -Introduction to Positive Behavior Supports course for DSPs is required PRIOR to working with the individual Two years (2) working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with individuals with developmental disabilities Valid Driver’s License and excellent driving record (must obtain 5-yr certified driver history abstract from the MVC) Current CPR/First Aid Certification Background check and drug screening Experience developing daily activity plans Must fully comply with ALL Medicaid DDD requirements Must be trustworthy and reliable so individual sand their families feel comfortable having them in their homes Must possess good interpersonal skills, compassion and be sensitive to the individual's mental, emotional and physical needs Must possess good physical stamina when performing tasks such as lifting or turning individuals This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The DSP may be required to perform other duties as assigned by individual or individual's guardian or Support Coordinator #J-18808-Ljbffr