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Direct Support Professional - Community Options Inc. - Lawrence Township NJ

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Job Description

Title:                           Direct Support Professional

                                    (Full-time, Part-time, or Substitute)

 

Classification:            Non-Exempt

Department:                          Residential

Reports to:                 Program Manager

           

 

 

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Direct Support Professional (DSP) uses best practices and technology within a community based residential setting to teach people with intellectual and developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills needed to live as independently as possible.  Performs all duties necessary to meet state-approved objectives and requirements.  Maintains a high quality program in accordance with State and Company standards, policies and mission.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

  • Assists individuals, as necessary, with daily living skills and the development of independent community skills.
  • Utilizes Person Centered Plans to assess consumer’s needs and interest in the community, and to develop goals and objectives.
  • Assists in the development of a weekly schedule for each consumer to maximize their time spent in the community.
  • Completes training with individuals towards achieving ISP goals.
  • Administers medication(s) and completes appropriate documentation.
  • Accompanies individuals to and from appointments and activities.
  • Builds a support network between the individuals and community members.
  • Accurately completes all in-house documentation; maintains current case notes and monthly reports of individual’s progress.
  • Provides reports on consumer’s progress and how it relates to their overall goals.

 

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

  • Attends staff meetings as determined by supervisor.
  • Attends conferences, seminars and training relevant to the position.
  • Attends Interdisciplinary Team meetings when necessary.
  • Cooperates with internal and State investigations and inspections.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

 

  • ·         The ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in a crisis situation.
  • ·         The ability to interact with a wide range of people.
  • ·         Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with a person receiving supports.
  • ·         Ability to read and write English.
  • ·         Ability to lift 50 pounds (weight of average manual wheelchair when chair is empty).

 

EDUCATIONAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE

 

  • High School Diploma (or equivalent).

 

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

 

  • First Aid, CPR, OSHA, Medication Certification course and any other required agency trainings within first 120 days of employment.
  • State trainings as required.
  • Community Options orientation.
  • Valid Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record.
  • Satisfactory criminal background.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

  • Frequent lifting, stretching and other physical exertion during positioning of consumers or equipment.
  • While performing the duties of the job, employee travels by automobile, utilizing own vehicle, and is exposed to changing weather conditions.
  • May transport participants in own vehicle.
  • May occasionally assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory participants.
  • May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases.
  • Work will take place in the community and in the homes.
  • Flexible schedule as determined by supervisor.
Job Location City
Lawrence Township
Job Location State
New Jersey
Job Location Zip
08648
Job Location Country
United States
Compensation
Hourly From: $11.00 To: $11.00
Job Category
Health and Medical
Prefered Experience
1 year(s)
Job Type
Full time
Job Posting Date
Nov. 19, 2018

Organization Details

Organization Name
Community Options Inc.
Organizational Focus
Health and Medicine
Contact Person
John
Contact Phone
John
Contact Email
john.bird@comop.org
Web Address
http://www.comop.org/about-us/careers/


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