DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Advancing Opportunities, Inc.•Marlboro Township, NJ

5d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Advancing Opportunities is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide person-centered assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting in Marlboro, New Jersey. The role supports individuals in pursuing greater independence, confidence, and quality of life while protecting their dignity, privacy, safety, inclusion, and personal choice. The DSP assists with daily living and personal care, skill development, community participation, transportation, healthcare and medication routines, and individualized behavioral supports. The position includes following individual service and behavior support plans, responding to health concerns and emergencies, maintaining detailed records, and collaborating with residential staff, families, and clinical team members. The employee must complete required training and screenings and follow organizational and applicable safety, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements. This is a part-time role with multiple available schedules, including weekday, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Schedules may change based on program and business needs. Flexibility with hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, emergencies, and work locations may be required. Pay is $18.16 per hour on weekdays and $19.16 per hour for weekend hours. DailyPay is available.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license.
Clean and acceptable motor vehicle record.
Current vehicle registration and insurance, as required.
Ability to read, write, communicate, and complete documentation in English.
Basic computer skills, including experience with email, Microsoft Office, electronic timekeeping, and other workplace applications.
Ability to complete required pre-employment screenings, including criminal background, drug, Central Registry, and Child Abuse Record Information checks.
Ability to complete required training, including CPR and First Aid.
Ability to administer medications after completing required training.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing or working for six to eight hours during a shift, sitting for two to three hours, driving a company vehicle for approximately one to four hours, bending, reaching, stooping, twisting, climbing stairs, assisting with mobility and daily living activities, and lifting more than 50 pounds when required.
Ability to work the assigned schedule and demonstrate schedule flexibility when necessary.
Compassion, dependability, patience, respect, sound judgment under stress, teamwork, organization, clear communication, confidentiality, adaptability, and ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in human services or a related field.
Six months to one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Previous experience in residential services, direct support, behavioral health, or another human services setting.
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and the development of trauma-informed environments.
Familiarity with New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, shopping, and household maintenance.
Support individuals in developing skills to maximize independence and quality of life.
Provide respectful assistance that protects privacy, dignity, safety, and personal choice.
Encourage relationships and participation in recreational, educational, religious, family, and community activities.
Transport individuals to medical appointments, day programs, community activities, family visits, and other approved destinations.
Maintain a safe, supportive, trauma-informed residential environment.
Provide supervision and guidance according to each individual's Individual Service Plan and Behavior Support Plan.
Teach skills using methods and materials in individualized habilitation and service plans.
Assist with developing and monitoring individual goals and outcomes.
Administer medications and carry out prescribed healthcare programs after completing required training.
Implement behavioral support programs according to individualized plans.
Recognize and respond appropriately to crises, behavioral concerns, health concerns, and emergencies.
Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
Complete required documentation accurately and on time, including daily logs, medication records, goal logs, incident reports, seizure records, behavior documentation, sleep and awake charts, vehicle logs, fire drill logs, and consumer fund records.
Maintain confidentiality of individual information and records.
Collaborate with the Lead DSP, Residential Manager, families, clinical team members, and other support professionals.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, training sessions, and competency-based programs.
Assist with annual community residence licensing activities and regulatory inspections.
Accurately record hours worked using the organization's timekeeping system.
Assist with emergency and on-call activities when requested by the Residential Manager.
Follow organizational, Division of Developmental Disabilities, OSHA, HIPAA, fire, safety, and personnel policies.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.