Day Habilitation - Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional Location: Day Habilitation (Ocean County) Shift: 8 am -4 pm (Monday - Friday) The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental special needs. The DSP is responsible to carry out prescribed individual service plans not limited to daily living activities, transportation, ambulatory and non-ambulatory services, monitoring/ administering medication. These services may be provided either in the community, at facilities or, in homes in support of achieving service recipient’s goals. The DSP delivers quality services and builds strong customer relations with internal and external stakeholders making Easterseals New Jersey the service provider of choice. This position requires flexibility to work in multiple locations and perform necessary work assignments that will accommodate the needs of the service recipients. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Works flexible hours and work assignments in multiple work locations, IDD Population Health- Residential, Day Habilitation. • Travels throughout designated site locations. • Transport service recipients to and from home and assigned activities within the community. • This role requires driving as an essential function. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be subject to post-offer verification of driving eligibility consistent with company insurance requirements. • Bend, crouch, lift, pull or push heavy objects, not limited to wheelchairs as well as physical assistance and perform crisis interventions. POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide services as outlined in the service recipient’s plan of care: providing direct supports in the community, facility, or in their own home, including but not limited to; transportation, feeding, use of bathroom transfers, assistance with ambulation, hygiene, and monitoring and/or administering medications and all areas of adult daily living skills. • Services provided must follow all regulatory state/federal requirements and Easterseals policies and procedures. • Accurately and timely, complete regulatory documentation and service reports to assess quality and utilization outcomes utilizing Easterseals’ electronic health record system. • Generate and adhere to service recipients daily activity schedules to comply with all Medicaid and other funding requirements. • Ensure all fleet safety policies regarding driving safety and the proper care and maintenance of vehicles are followed. • Abide by guidelines regarding ensuring a clean and safe environment for service recipients and staff not limited to the proper care of equipment; supplies; vehicles. Safety concerns should be immediately report to the site supervisor to mitigate risks. • Adhere to regulatory compliance and Easterseals policies regarding reporting of all incidents of abuse, neglect and exploitation, confidentiality and HIPAA laws. • Adhere to strategies on behavior modification plans and techniques. • Deliver services in compliance with all licensing, regulatory standards, accreditation and Easterseals New Jersey policies and procedures. Cooperate in any inspections and/or investigations as requested. • Develop and maintain positive customer relationships with service recipients, care providers, funders, co-workers and the general public. • Maintain compliance on all training certifications and credentials based on regulatory requirements. • Attend staff meetings to ensure employees are informed of any updated regulations • Cooperate/Participate in inspections and investigations. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: • High School diploma or equivalent required. • Current Driver’s license required -must be in good standing according to DDD standards and Easterseals Fleet Safety Policies. • Preferred experience that demonstrates competency in supporting and communicating with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. • All candidates are required to undergo criminal background checks, Central Registry, Child Abuse Registry, and drug testing. • Effective written and verbal communication. • Planning and organizational skills necessary in order to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Works well with internal and external stakeholders and teams. • Exercises good judgment and capable of making decisions. • Computer proficient and the ability to quickly learn new computer applications. • Ability to drive large vehicles such as Busettes and 12 passenger vans (ambulatory and non-ambulatory). Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services,