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Direct Support Professional- Saturdays (Union County)

THE FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK • Part-time • New Jersey • 12m ago

Job Details

Union County - , NJ

Part time

High School

$18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Up to 25%

Day

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Out N About program is a community inclusion program for adults with developmental disabilities. The program provides social and recreational opportunities for the individuals enrolled in the program. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) shall assist individuals in the ONA program in participating in activities planned within the community, ensuring socialization, and assisting the individual(s) with working on their independence.

Out N About programming occurs on Saturdays and requires in-person staff attendance. Saturday event hours from 3-5 hours. Virtual opportunities may also be available throughout the week. Hour availability will vary based on scheduled events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must work 3 Saturday in-person events per month that occur on the weekend
Is attentive, flexible, and supportive of consumers and their families
Maintain regular communication with the Family Support Coordinator via agency email
Is technologically proficient and able to use company implemented platforms to ensure successful programming and documentation
Responsible for maintaining the comfort, health, safety, and well-being of consumers during program events and intervening when necessary
Provide care and supervision to assigned individual(s) during program
Encourage and models appropriate social behaviors and interactions
Ensure that all work is carried out in a manner that is both respectful and empowering to families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Maintain participant’s confidentiality according to HIPPA
Contacts Program Lead and Coordinator 48 hours prior to a scheduled event/activity if unable to attend
Maintain CPR and First Aid certification (every two years) and other job requirements as necessary
Complete 6 professional development hours annually
Attend quarterly DSP/program meetings
Demonstrate a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor
Submit all pertinent documents, including program notes, timesheets, and incident reports by specified deadlines
Follow mandatory reporting procedures according to FRN and state protocols
Other duties as assigned by supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to engage in physical activities including:
- - Walking long distances
  - Respond immediately and appropriately to ensure consumer health and safety needs
  - Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirement

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED
Meet agency and state requirements, and maintain credentials for the position, which includes ongoing trainings CPR Certification, TB test, etc.
Experience with assisting and serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred
Must submit to a criminal history review/ fingerprinting. All employment and continued employment are contingent upon receipt and maintenance of a satisfactory criminal records review/ fingerprint report.