Direct Support Professional (Budd Lake) (Healthcare)
Budd Lake, NJ
Out-N-About Direct Support Professional
Part-Time Hours: 12 hours per week
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will assist individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in participating in recreational activities and daily living skills in the community and/or the home. The DSP will ensure that the individuals health and safety is maintained at all times and will always treat the consumer/caregiver with dignity.
The DSP may provide Respite services, Individual Support services, or Community Based Support services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Ensures that all work is carried out in a manner that is both respectful and empowering to families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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Maintains regular communication with Family Support Coordinator via agency email
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Attends quarterly DSP/program meetings
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Completes an Agency Orientation and other requirements including CPR and First Aid certification (every two years)
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Completes 6 professional development hours annually
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Contacts family and coordinator 48 hours prior to a scheduled work shift if unable to attend
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Responsible for maintaining the health, safety, and well-being of consumer during service delivery
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Provides proper supervision and care of the individual(s) assigned to them
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Maintains participants confidentiality according to HIPPA
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Encourages and models appropriate social behaviors and interactions
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Receives constructive criticism with an attitude that indicates a willingness to improve
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Give feedback in a respectful manner
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Demonstrates a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor
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Submits all pertinent documents, including service logs, timesheets, and incident reports by specified deadlines
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Follows mandatory reporting procedures according to FRN and state protocols
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Other duties as assigned by supervisor
REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED
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Meet agency and state requirements (CPR, First Aid, etc.) and maintain credentials for the position, which includes ongoing training
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Experience with assisting and serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred
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Must submit to a criminal history review/ fingerprinting. All employment and continued employment are contingent upon receipt and maintenance of a satisfactory criminal records review/ fingerprint report.
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Drug Testing required upon hire.
FRN EOE
