SUMMARY

• Position Type: Non-exempt, full-time or part-time, hourly role.
• Scope of Role:
  • Responsible for providing direct support within a single program or unit within a program, typically supporting 4 - 6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
  • Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.

Services and Supports:

Health Care:

Employment Responsibilities:

Maintenance:

Other:

• Performs other duties and activities as required.
• MPA = Mobile Punch Authorized for timekeeping.

• None

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers

• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
• All state-required training(s) and certification(s) completed in mandated timeframes.
• Maintain valid driver’s license, meet all insurance requirements, and be approved by management to be a driver for the company. If an employee is determined to have lost their driving privileges by failing the company MVR driving record requirements per company policy, the employee will be required to sign a Non-Driver form and restricted from driving on behalf of the company until their MVR report satisfies the company requirements for a good driving record.

Work Environment:

• Works at the program location and may accompany individuals into the community.

• Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Addendum:

• CS New Jersey – Refer to: CS NJ Addendum – Direct Support Professional _1001 _ MPA 3429

• • Employees must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing in The State of New Jersey; however, in the event the person lives in another state and is commuting, they must have a valid driver’s license in good standing for the state in which they live.
  • At minimum, a High School Diploma/Equivalent is required
  • All employees hired after 6/15/2018 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment. All employees shall submit to drug testing randomly and for cause/suspicion.
  • Employees must submit to criminal background checks, and be determined not to be disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served. In addition to this, it is a requirement that all employees agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, as well as completing an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).
  • Employees must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required trainings.
  • Shall be at least 18 years of age.