Direct Support Professional DSP
9 days ago
Somerset
Job Description POSITION 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