Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Location:

Hudson County

Job Type:

Full-Time & Part-Time Weekday (Evenings/Overnights) Weekend (Day/Evening/Overnights)

Salary Range:

$18.00 to $19.50 hourly rate

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match after one year of employment
• Paid time off (vacation, sick days, & personal time)
• Family Medical Leave

Other Compensation (if applicable):

• Bonuses and/ or incentives at the discretion of the Agency.

Job Description:

The Direct Support Professional role is a Non-Exempt position requiring ability in implementing training programs and maintaining a safe environment for adults with intellectual /developmental disabilities (I/DD) for the purpose of increasing the extent to which they are independent, integrated members of the community. All tasks must be implemented in a humane and competent manner. The Direct Support Professional role is not specific to one location, building, classroom, day habilitation or group home. The Agency reserves the right to change the employee’s work location at it’s discretion. 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reading, knowing and complying with all appropriate governing documents to include contracts, agency policies and procedures, State or Federal standards, specific program operations manuals and circulars both internal and external.
• Ensures compliance with the agency’s Operations and Personnel Manuals and the Division of Developmental Disabilities Standards Manual. 
• Completes and submits in a competent, and timely manner all reports, forms, and documentation as required by the agency and Division of Developmental Disabilities. 
• Understands basic developmental disabilities and learning styles, using motivation techniques to help clients improve in areas with behavioral or medical challenges. 
• Must complete all CDS trainings and refreshers as directed. 
• Attend staff meetings, all other relevant meetings and training as directed. 
• Assist clients with goal outcomes established on the Individual Service Plan (ISP). 
• Responsible for reading the ISP and working within the documented expectation for client development. 
• Provides a consistent means of relaying accurate and complete information to direct supervisors. 
• Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors according to plans that are in place. 
• Provides training and supervision to clients in all aspects of community experience living. 
• Serves as a positive role model for clients and other staff. 
• Provides safe transportation in agency vehicles for clients as necessary. 
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism when communicating with family members or group home staff, Support Coordinators and any outside agency personnel. 
• Maintains active, positive engagement with clients at all times. 
• Always ensures the safety and well-being of clients. 
• Provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities or special needs. 
• Proactively accompany and support clients during medical appointments, ensuring relevant information is provided to the healthcare professional. Clearly and accurately communicate details from the appointment to the Residential Coordinator, Medical Compliance Officer, and/or designee. 
• Follow and demonstrate understanding of medication policy and procedures in the monitoring and administration of the client’s medications. Completes Medication Error Report when needed. 
• Ensures home, grounds, yard and van are maintained in clean, safe, and sanitary condition. 
•  Ensures meals are prepared and planned based on clients’ individual diet, client input, and the planned menu for the month. 
• Ensures that the Recreation Calendar is carried out as per client input and as per the planned calendar completed each month. 
• Responsible for competing all required documentation to include but not limited to, daily logs, communication logs, and behavior reports. 
• Ensures line of sight for the individual(s) being supported is maintained and completes reports accordingly. 
• Responsible for adequately and completely cleaning the home during any shift worked. 
• Ensures that a client’s dignity is not compromised in any way. 
• Responsible for reporting all emergencies or unusual incidents to direct supervisor. 
• Cooperates with the licensee and Department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation. 

Qualifications:

• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Minimum 21 years of age

Skills:

• Experience with developmentally/intellectually disabled individuals
• American Red Cross CPR & First Aid Trained a plus
  Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit your resume along with fully completing all fields of our job application form via www.hudsonmilestones.org  Be sure to complete all sections of the application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Note:

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or uniformed servicemember status.

• The salary range and benefits listed above follow New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and qualifications.