Direct Support Professional

MMD COMMUNITY CARE LLC; Middletown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

MMD Community Care LLC in New Jersey is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-to-one support in homes or in the community, helping adults with disabilities achieve independence and inclusion.

Under the agency Director's supervision, the DSP delivers daily living assistance, medication support where applicable, meal prep, mobility help, and community activities while upholding safety, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

• Female DSP preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License (driving record not to exceed 5 points). If transporting consumers, proof of automobile insurance is needed.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must clear any State/Federal criminal background checks, the Central Registry and CARI database.
• CPR/FA certification.
• Must be proficient in English (read, write & comprehend).
• Complete all training for the position within established timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumer in development of community living skills.
• Assist consumer in preparation of meals, maintaining a household, toileting, dressing, grooming, and personal maintenance and opportunities for participation in the community.
• Plan and participate in recreational activities; identify outside interests and events.
• Develop, foster, and maintain relationships with family and friends; promote independence.
• Provide supportive assistance in direct residential care including medication administration if applicable; grooming; hygiene; meals; cleaning and laundry; mobility; budgeting.
• All personal health and safety needs; maintain confidentiality of consumers.

Skills

Must be proficient in English

Driving (NJ DL)

Patient care

Respite care

Compassionate service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/FA certification

Job description

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

MMD COMMUNITY CARE LLC

MMD Community Care is a New Jersey DDD (Division of Developmental Disabilities) approved statewide provider. We provide a high standard of Community Support, Respite, and Individual Support to Adults with disabilities.

Our goal is to maintain the dignity of our clients by delivering excellent care to enable them to live safely and comfortably in their own home or while out in the community.

MMD Community Care provides care for adults with special needs in a warm, friendly, and comfortable atmosphere across tew Jersey.

Job Description

Direct Support Professional provides direct support and assistance for the consumer with or without the caregiver present, in or out of the consumer’s residence, to achieve and maintain the outcome of increased independence, productivity, enhanced social functioning, and inclusion in the community, as outlined in their service plan.

Community-based support is delivered one on one with a consumer. The DSP will work under the direction of the agency Director. Maintains compliance with agency policies and procedures and follows state and federal regulations.

Duties

Assist consumer in development of community living skills Assist consumer in preparation of meals, maintaining a household, toileting, dressing, grooming, and personal maintenance and assist in assuring there are opportunities for the consumer within the home to participate in their own lives and to become part of the community possible.

This may include, but is not limited to:

• Plan and participate in recreational activities of the participant’s choosing
• Identify and pursue outside interests, hobbies, involvements, and events
• Develop, foster, and maintain relationships with family and friends
• Foster independence and maximize involvement in all daily living skills through goal-directed, creative, imaginative efforts to promote and protect self-worth, respect, and dignity
• Provide supportive assistance in all aspects of direct residential care including but not limited to:
• Administer medication consistently and timely, following the medication administration procedures if applicable
• Grooming
• Hygiene and toileting
• Meals (following menus and all nutritional and dietary guidelines)
• Cleaning and laundry
• Mobility
• Budgeting/Spending
• Individual therapeutic needs, as necessary
• All personal health and safety needs

Provide support and maintain continued involvement with consumers, especially with regard to:

• Health, welfare, and happiness
• Relationships, Interests, capacities, and talents
• Social skills and activities
• Goals, dreams, and aspirations
• Preferences and choices
• Maintaining the confidentiality of consumers and protected information always

Physical Requirements

The employee must be physically capable of transferring, assisting with transfers, and lifting persons who require physical assistance.

The employee must be able to reach and bend as they assist participants with physical activities.

Experience/Education/License Requirements

• Female DSP preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License (driving record not to exceed 5 points). If transporting consumers’ proof of automobile insurance is needed
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must clear any State/Federal criminal background checks, the Central Registry and CARI database
• CPR/FA certification
• Must be proficient in English (read, write & comprehend)
• Complete all training for the position within established timelines

OTHER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability and willingness to support individuals with challenging behaviors, ability to adapt to environmental conditions in private residences Maintain safety and cleanliness of any personal vehicle that transports consumers Display professionalism always

Provide at least two (2) verifiable job references.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule

• 5 Days/Week 3pm - 10am

Experience

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person