Day Habilitation Program Direct Support Professional (DSP)APluscare LLC • East Brunswick, NJ, USA

Day Habilitation Program Direct Support Professional (DSP)

APluscare LLC • East Brunswick, NJ, USA

30+ days ago

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Full-time

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Job description

Job Description : Direct Support Professional (Day Habilitation)

Report to : Day Habilitation Program Supervisor

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall

care of individuals with developmental disabilities receiving services from APluscare Behavioral

Health programs. This includes but not limited to caring of individuals and maintaining daily

level of support, assisting them with their goals and strategies, implementing of individual

support plans (ISP) and behavior plans (BP) in addition to promoting individual independence

and helping with total integration and inclusion into the community. Direct Support

Professionals are required to perform all duties in accordance with the Division of

Developmental Disabilities (DDD) regulations and APluscare Behavioral Health policies and

procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Administer medications to individuals as prescribed
Observes individuals for any changes in behavior or health and evidence of injury or

bruises

Contact the pharmacist for medication refills and script follow ups

Assist individuals with medical appointments

Ensures individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are always groomed

Prepares nutritional meals based on individual dietary needs

Encourage individuals to assist in the preparation of meals and snacks as appropriate to

their individual dietary needs

Maintains cleanliness of day habilitation program physical plant both interior and

exterior and individual's personal space clean, organized, and tidy and encourage

individuals to participate in keeping their space clean

Teaches individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing

dishes, as appropriate according to their individual support plan

Provides transportation to and from activities, as well as the day habilitation program

Implementation of individual support plan and behavioral support plan goals

Assists individuals in achieving their goal on wellness programs such as recreational,

social and community activities according their individual needs and plans

Promotes participation and involvement in community outings

Works all assigned schedules, including but not limited to arriving and departing on

time, requesting time off in advance, and notifying your Program Supervisor of changes

to your assigned work schedule

Ensures all individuals rights are protected

Treats individuals with dignity and respect

Report any noted problems to the Program Supervisor immediately and complete an inhouse (APluscare) incident report form

Represents APluscare Behavioral Health in a professional manner to families, service

coordinators, State officials, and community partners when required

Documents all program data, including but not limited to individual behavior plan data,

activity logs, community integration logs and critical logs

Documents individual's health such as seizure charts, weight, bowel movements and

fluid intake

Ensures that all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner

Ensures Medication Administration Record (MAR) entries are completed as required

Completes communication logbooks during shift and all other duties as assigned

Cooperation with all agency, state (DHS / DDD), and federal investigations and

inspections

Attend all required staff meetings and trainings scheduled

All other duties as assigned by APluscare

Shift : Monday - Friday 7 : 30am - 3 : 30pm

Qualifications :

A minimum of a High school diploma, or GED required

6months-1year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities

Push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs

Ability to work on holidays, weekends and during inclement weather

Complete annual trainings related to individual ISP, Behavior Plan and all other assigned

refresher trainings assigned by APluscare

Valid Driver's License, clear driving record and driving Company's vehicle

Must be at least 18 years of age

Trainings : All must successfully complete the mandatory DDD trainings : Overview of

Developmental Disabilities, Abuse and Neglect, Medication Administration, CPR & First Aid,

Agency New Hire Orientation, Agency's approved training on handling Life-Threatening

Emergencies / Danielle's Law and other professionally based training deemed necessary.

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