Day Program - Direct Support Professional

Our House, Inc. • Livingston, NJ

56d

About The Position

About Us: The mission of Our House, Inc. is to provide healthy, stimulating and inclusive environments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through community residences, employment services, innovative day programs, social opportunities and related support services designed to help them achieve their full potential for living meaningful and productive lives. The role involves supervising, guiding, and advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities, adhering to a structured schedule of volunteer, recreational, and life skills activities within a community setting. The required schedule is: FULL-TIME Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid NJ driver’s license with a good driving record
• Own transportation to and from work and between work sites
• Must complete and pass mandatory (paid) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) trainings
• Demonstrated ability to enter notes for services and billing in an electronic health records system
• Intermediate to advance proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to provide professional references during the application process

Responsibilities

• Supervise program participants in line with their service plan's supervision guidelines (which may include line-of-sight supervision) during both facility and community-based activities.
• Engage in all scheduled activities with participants, including swimming, exercise, skill-building, gardening/farming, fishing, domestic tasks such as laundry and dishwashing, and various outdoor activities.
• Safely transport individuals to volunteer sites in an agency vehicle, adhering to the speed limits and guidelines outlined in the Our House, Inc. Safe Driving Policy, which includes driving on highways and over long distances.
• Maintain the appropriate ratio as specified in each individual's service plan during both facility and community-based activities.
• Ensure the cleanliness, safety, and security of the program site, which includes performing general cleaning tasks as necessary.
• Assist with participants' toileting needs, which may involve changing adult incontinence products/feminine hygiene products, cleaning after bowel movements or urination, and cleaning the surrounding area after accidents.
• Attend and contribute to monthly staff meetings and quarterly all-agency staff meetings.
• Demonstrate flexibility by working with various program participants and at different program sites as needed.
• Must be able to write and type legibly utilizing a laptop, computer or other company device.
• Must be able to comprehend/interpret charts, diagrams, possess inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Must be able to physically enter programs and community buildings.
• Must be able to observe, hear and respond if a participant in the program or in the community is in danger or needs assistance.
• Must be able to physically demonstrate how to perform various tasks to participants.
• Must possess adequate motor skills to assist participants who are physically disabled, to be able to respond quickly to prevent injury or mishap of residents, create a safe atmosphere, and to be able to redirect participants with behavior problems. (Examples: self-abuse/injury, darting into dangerous situations, injuring other participants or other people)
• Must possess adequate reading and writing skills to complete all trainings and required written assignments.
• Must possess good judgment and problem-solving skills to handle day-to-day situations that may arise during work time.
• Must be able to work alone, while also meeting required staffing ratio.
• Must be able to accompany and supervise residents on appointments, community activities, recreational events, etc.
• Must have sufficient oral communication and comprehension skills to sufficiently understand and respond to other individuals including participants, both in person and on the telephone.
• Must be able to attend off-site trainings.
• Must be able to physically assist residents with meeting hygiene needs which includes, but is not limited to: showering, bathing and toileting.
• Must be able to physically assist individuals utilizing wheelchairs in a residential and community setting (pushing, transporting, etc.)
• Must be able to provide the adequate level of assistance to transfer participants in and out of the bathroom, bed, shower, etc. based on the needs of the residents in the home.
• Must wear PPE, including masks when required.
• Must be able to drive participants on a regular basis and complete business errands utilizing an agency vehicle.

Benefits

• Our House, Inc. offers competitive salaries and benefits to employees.
• Our benefits package includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition assistance, matching 401K plan, plus generous vacation, personal and sick paid time off (for full-time employees).
• Substitutes and part-time benefits include matching 401K plan, tuition assistance and sick paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees