Direct Support Professional - Group Home

Beacon Specialized; Phillipsburg, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Specialized Living in Phillipsburg, New Jersey is seeking a dedicated caregiver to support Individuals under person-centered plans. The role focuses on ensuring safety, enriching daily activities, administering medications as needed, and maintaining respectful, rights-based care.

You will document progress, assist with meals, transportation, laundry, and coordinate with DHS and other regulators during inspections, while upholding BSLS core values and mission.

Job description

• Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Sets positive examples for Individuals at all times.
• Adheres to the person-centered plans, and behavior plans as written for each Individual.
• Provides opportunities throughout the day to help Individuals meet their goals. (An example
  would include teaching groups to follow activity programs and encouraging Individual
  attendance.)
• Provides quality of care and a safe and healthy setting free from harm while upholding the rights
  of all Individuals. Creates a space of trust and relationship with all Individuals.
• Protects all Individuals from abuse and/or neglect and immediately reports any occurrence to
  appropriate entities.
• Maintains and protects the confidentiality of all Individuals.
• Follows and upholds all house guidelines.
• Cook meals as necessary for Individuals based upon food specifications, diets, food exchanges and
  documentation.
• Understands process for food supply and storage.
• Transports Individuals and attends appointments with Individuals and advocates and obtains
  necessary documentation, when needed.
• Utilize Individual funds as applicable to help Individuals budget when needed.
• Completes required documentation before the end of shift, including, but not limited to progress
  notes, miscellaneous notes, daily support logs, event reports, incident reports, LOA forms,
  Individual inventories, etc.
• Assists with supervision of Individuals doing their laundry as needed per assignment sheet.
• Coaches and assists Individuals with bedroom cleanliness per house guidelines.
• Responsible for cleanliness of home site according to the assignment chart. (Inspection ready at
  all times.)
• Must remain awake and immediately accessible in all homes requiring 24/7 care.
• Administers medications as needed.
• Hand off communication to next shift staff.
• Cooperates with Beacon Specialized Living, the Department of Human Services (DHS) staff or any
  other regulatory body during any inspection, investigation or inquiry.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Adheres to BSLS Core Values, Mission Statement, and Corporate Philosophies.