Day Habilitation - Direct Support Professional

Easterseals New Jersey

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental special needs. The DSP is responsible to carry out prescribed individual service plans not limited to daily living activities, transportation, ambulatory and non-ambulatory services, monitoring/ administering medication. These services may be provided either in the community, at facilities or, in homes in support of achieving service recipient’s goals. The DSP delivers quality services and builds strong customer relations with internal and external stakeholders making Easterseals New Jersey the service provider of choice. This position requires flexibility to work in multiple locations and perform necessary work assignments that will accommodate the needs of the service recipients.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Current Driver’s license required -must be in good standing according to DDD standards and Easterseals Fleet Safety Policies.
All candidates are required to undergo criminal background checks, Central Registry, Child Abuse Registry, and drug testing.
Effective written and verbal communication.
Planning and organizational skills necessary in order to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Works well with internal and external stakeholders and teams.
Exercises good judgment and capable of making decisions.
Computer proficient and the ability to quickly learn new computer applications.
Ability to drive large vehicles such as Busettes and 12 passenger vans (ambulatory and non-ambulatory).

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience that demonstrates competency in supporting and communicating with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide services as outlined in the service recipient’s plan of care: providing direct supports in the community, facility, or in their own home, including but not limited to; transportation, feeding, use of bathroom transfers, assistance with ambulation, hygiene, and monitoring and/or administering medications and all areas of adult daily living skills.
Accurately and timely, complete regulatory documentation and service reports to assess quality and utilization outcomes utilizing Easterseals’ electronic health record system.
Generate and adhere to service recipients daily activity schedules to comply with all Medicaid and other funding requirements.
Ensure all fleet safety policies regarding driving safety and the proper care and maintenance of vehicles are followed.
Abide by guidelines regarding ensuring a clean and safe environment for service recipients and staff not limited to the proper care of equipment; supplies; vehicles. Safety concerns should be immediately report to the site supervisor to mitigate risks.
Adhere to regulatory compliance and Easterseals policies regarding reporting of all incidents of abuse, neglect and exploitation, confidentiality and HIPAA laws.
Adhere to strategies on behavior modification plans and techniques.
Deliver services in compliance with all licensing, regulatory standards, accreditation and Easterseals New Jersey policies and procedures. Cooperate in any inspections and/or investigations as requested.
Develop and maintain positive customer relationships with service recipients, care providers, funders, co-workers and the general public.
Maintain compliance on all training certifications and credentials based on regulatory requirements.
Attend staff meetings to ensure employees are informed of any updated regulations.
Cooperate/Participate in inspections and investigations.