What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Community Supports Network?
CSN is Always Seeking Talented Individuals To Join Our Team
Are you looking for a new job or a rewarding career? CSN continuously seeks individuals who have a passion and commitment for helping others while developing professionally in our industry of support services for adults with special needs. If you have many of the following traits in your career background, we would love to consider your job application with us:
- Passionate about Helping Others Achieve Their Goals
- Willingness to Learn and Continue to Grow Professionally
- Background In Education, Social Services, Counseling, Psychology, Special Needs
- Good Communication Skills & Collaborative Work Style
- Clean Driving Record with Less Than 5 Points
- 20 Years of Age or Older
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to find out how you can become a Direct Service Provider with us today by filling out the job inquiry request form.
Direct Support Professional
Zone (Area): Sussex County, NJ
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides direct support to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- May be required to offer verbal prompts with completion of ADL’s including but not limited to personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks.
- Assists in being a positive role model for the client.
- Ensures client safety and helps to maintain a safe environment.
- Reminds and assists clients with self-administration of medications (with proper training).
- Encourages self-help activities.
- Reports changes in client’s condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors.
- Documents all services provided in accordance with their NJISP outcomes.
- Assists client in home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning.
- Assists in the planning of meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up.
- Transports and accompanies clients to scheduled appointments and to activities within the community.
- Participates in the development and support of a Person-Centered Plan.
Work Schedule:
Our schedule favors a flexible workweek. Once clients are assigned, a DSP will maintain their work schedule in accordance with the demands and schedule as are mutually agreed upon at time of hire.
Direct Support Professional Qualifications / Skills:
- Ability to work within the community or in a home-based setting.
- Communication skills (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.
- Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, as well as engaging in physical activities as are needed.
Above all, DSP’s should be patient and empathetic. Our best candidates display excellent communication and listening skills.
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
20 years of age or older - Valid New Jersey driver’s license with fewer than 5 points in moving violations