DSP - Residential - Part-time - Weekend Availability

The Arc Gloucester•West Deptford Township, NJ

14h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Arc Gloucester offers the unique opportunity to combine your professional experience with your passion to help individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. For more than 60 years, The Arc Gloucester has provided innovative programs and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by The Arc Gloucester and help these individuals reach their fullest potential in accordance with their IHP’s by creating a nurturing environment and maintaining programmatic needs in compliance. This position is supervised by a residential manager. Evening & Weekend shifts available. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS. This position is non-exempt with flexible hours. Must be available for emergency coverage beyond regularly scheduled hours and at least 1 weekend shift. Locations available throughout Gloucester County.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED), and must be 18 years of age or older
Must have a current, non-probationary driver’s license with 5 points or less, and deemed acceptable to drive by The Arc Gloucester’s liability insurance company
Maintain active CPR/First Aide certification
Proficient in basic computer, math, reading comprehension, and verbal and written communication skills
Must know how to cook and prepare meals
Successfully pass initial and ongoing State/Federal Criminal Background checks, including Fingerprinting, CARI checks, Central Registry checks and drug screens

Nice To Haves

Knowledge or experience with supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to individuals and empower them to reach their fullest potential in accordance with their ISPs/IHPs
Assist individuals into and out of bed, van or wheelchair, to lavatory, up and down stairs, and with the activities of daily living (ADLs) e.g. dress, bath, and groom self-using proper body mechanics, adaptive equipment, and ensuring the safety of all concerned
Accompany individuals served outside the home, as a guide, companion and aide (e.g. shopping, religious activities, friends and family gatherings, etc.)
Transporting individuals served and driving agency vehicle in a safe, lawful manner
Administer prescribed medications, using the approved medication administration policies and procedures
Assist with purchasing, preparing, and serving food for individuals while following special prescribed diets
Provide a supportive home environment for the individual by maintaining a clean, positive, healthy, and stimulating environment while ensuring adequate supervision at all times
Comply with supervisory directives, relevant internal and external policies and procedures, and applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, in a timely and comprehensive manner
Maintain daily electronic and/or written records of billable services performed
Conduct required safety drills as directed by the Program Supervisors or their designee
Effectively plan and manage recreational activities of the individual’s interest level and at the individual’s pace, including organizing, implementing and participating in community activities
Primary department, work location and schedule may vary
Maintain confidentiality
Comply with the DDD Program Manual, The Arc Gloucester Policies and Procedures Manual and applicable state, local and federal regulations
Must cooperate and participate in reviews, investigations, and inspections, including but not limited to DHS Licensing and DHS staff
Occasional management responsibilities, including assisting with trainings, planning, workflow, and problem solving
Complete and maintain required training
Additional responsibilities as required