Direct Support Professional-GH2

Archway Programs; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Programs in Union, NJ is seeking staff to support individuals with daily living activities, health management, self-advocacy, and safety in a group home setting. You will participate in ISP development, plan meetings, and ensure accurate paperwork like critical logs and data.

The role requires a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, and a valid driver’s license, with training provided. This full/part-time position emphasizes quality care, teamwork, and adherence to licensing standards in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum one year in a residential setting preferred.
• Experience with developmentally disabled or elderly individuals preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean record, CPR and First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities and health management.
• Assist with personal care, communication, goals, and safety.
• Participate in ISP development and planning team meetings.
• Complete required paperwork accurately including logs and ISP data.
• Ensure compliance with Archway Programs policies and licensing standards.

Skills

Daily living support

Documentation

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Colgate Group Home - Union, NJ 07083

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.25 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Any

• Support individuals as needed in daily living activities such as personal and health management, communication, self-advocacy, realizing personal and educational goals, meal planning and preparation, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, basic home maintenance and safety, recreation, home management, financial management and decision making.
• Participate in the development of Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Planning Team meetings as needed.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately including, but not limited to, critical logs, ISP data, etc
• Comply with Archway Programs policies and DDD/DHS licensing standards.
• Cooperates fully with Archway Programs, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, Department of Human Services and Department of Children and Families staff in any and all licensing, inspections and/ or investigations.
• Promote and demonstrate ethical and professional conduct at all times.
• Work towards advancing the mission and values of Archway Programs.
• Ensure that all necessary program resources are used to meet the needs of the clients.
• Participate in quality improvement projects.
• Assist with the implementation of high quality individual support plans.
• Promote and participate in Archway Programs Risk Management and Performance Improvement goals addressing the health and safety of customers and employees.
• Promote inclusion for clients through meaningful and high quality community activities.
• Support clients as needed in developing friendships and establishing desired relationships with peers.
• Complete household chores to the extent necessary to maintain high standards of health, sanitation, safety and building maintenance at all times.
• Assist clients in receiving needed medical, dental and counseling services.
• Communicate with clients families and day and employment program personnel as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining records of medical/dental services, petty cash funds and client funds entrusted to the company as assigned by supervisor.
• Serve as shift supervisor as assigned by supervisor.
• Administer medication to clients who need support taking medication.
• Attend staff meetings and all required training programs as assigned by the supervisor.
• Transport clients in company vehicles as required.
• Perform other such duties as may be assigned for providing excellent customer service and for the most effective operation of the company.

Qualifications

Minimum educational requirements:

• high school diploma or GED required
• bachelors degree - preferred

Minimum experience required:

• one year- residential setting preferred
• other - working with developmentally disabled or elderly preferred.

Other knowledge, skills, and certifications required:

• Valid drivers license, clean driving record
• CPR, FA, must complete DDD Pre Service training within 90 days of hire.

The number of employees supervised by this position: None

Usual internal and external contacts

• Internal - all group home staff, assistant and group home manager, program director
• External - doctors, other human service agencies, parents, community in general

Percent of time spent on physical activity while performing the job functions

a) Sitting 35%
b) Standing 35%
c) Other (i.e. - bending) 30%
Total 100%

Percent of time spent on physical effort while performing the job functions

a) Lifting 30%
b) Carrying 30%
c) Pushing / pulling 30%
d) Other (i.e. - reaching) 10%
Total 100%

Percent of time spent on sensory effort while performing the job functions

a) Visual 25%
b) Hearing 25%
c) Speaking 25%
d) Other (i.e. - touching) 25%
Total 100%

Percent of travel involved with the position

Varies - Employees help consumers with every aspect of daily living. Travel may include doctors appointments, shopping, workshops, occasional trips, etc.

Machines or equipment used:

• (* typewriter *
• (* telephone
• (* computer *
• (* photocopier
• (* fax *
• (* other - Normal household equipment/appliances

The working conditions (heat, cold, dust, fumes, etc.) that apply to this position are

Normal house environment

Any safety conditions or hazards associated with this position

Normal household hazards, consumers may at times become verbally or physically abusive, driving hazards.

Additional comments

Employees, based on the individual consumers IHP, are responsible for assisting consumers in walking, wheelchair handling and bathing.