Direct Support Professional-GH2

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

Job summary

Archway Programs is hiring to support individuals at Monticello Group Home in Union, NJ. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, health management, meal planning, and safety, with opportunities to participate in planning teams and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include medication administration where needed, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with family and day program staff.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• One year of residential setting experience preferred.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled or elderly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or must complete DDD Pre Service training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities and personal/health management.
• Participate in ISP development and scheduling planning meetings.
• Document paperwork including logs and ISP data accurately.
• Administer medications as needed and supervise shifts as assigned.
• Engage in quality improvement and safety initiatives and maintain records.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree - preferred

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Monticello 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

Responsibilities

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.

Supervision

The number of employees supervised by this position:

None

Contacts

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

Physical Activity

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

Physical Effort

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

Sensory Effort

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

Travel

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

Working Conditions

Normal house environment

Safety Hazards

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.