Direct Support Professional - NJ Day Program
27 days ago
Lakewood
Job DescriptionDirect Support Staff Responsibilities include: • Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities to help them become independent, integrated and live meaningful lives as part of the community., • Assist individuals with their daily living activities, • Support individuals’ activities and encourage healthy attitudes and behaviors that enhance societal inclusion, • Advocate for the individual, helping them communicate their needs, self-expression and personal goals, • Encourage community participation, • Work directly with individuals on the activities and goals stated in their ISP’s, with the goal of achieving their stated outcome(s), • Transport and accompany individuals to outings, community activities, volunteer sites, etc., • Administer medications in accordance with regulatory requirements, • Be sensitive to the psychological needs, concerns and whereabouts of individuals under their care, treating them with respect and giving them choices., • Attend mandated trainings and professional development sessions, • Attend re-trainings, as determined by their supervisor, • Learning the contents of each individual’s file, • Complete mandated documentation and progress notes in a timely manner, • Communicate effectively with team members and families, • Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the supervisor, • Knowing when to reach out to the supervisor for assistance, • Direct support staff report to the Day Habilitation Coordinator, • Must be 18 years of age or older, • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, • Must be physically able to support individuals with their needs, • Successful clearance of background checks, including Driver’s Abstract MEVtyILXgD