Direct Support Specialist - Empower Lives in NJ

Tender Care; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tender Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities in the New Jersey area. This role includes supervision and assistance with personal care, daily living activities, transportation, and completing required documentation for all services provided.

Candidates should have experience with clients who display challenging behaviors and be prepared to work assigned shifts, follow Individual Service Plans, and maintain

Qualifications

• Experience providing direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience with clients exhibiting challenging behaviors and de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Complete required daily documentation for all services provided.
• Provide supervision and/or assistance with personal care, daily living activities, and transportation as needed.
• Drive and accompany individuals to appointments or activities, following motor vehicle laws.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor health needs.
• Implement individualized behavior plans and programs per ISP.
• Interact with individuals in a respectful, age-appropriate, and safe manner.
• Maintain privacy and dignity of individuals and confidentiality of records.
• Coordinate with families, contract agencies, and other social service providers.
• Adhere to Tender Care, LLC and DDD policies and licensing requirements.
• Attend required trainings and work assigned shifts.
• Teach skills to individuals per ISP materials.

Skills

Direct Support

Behavior management

Job description

Tender Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities in the New Jersey area. This role includes supervision and assistance with personal care, daily living activities, transportation, and completing required documentation for all services provided.

Candidates should have experience with clients who display challenging behaviors and be prepared to work assigned shifts, follow Individual Service Plans, and maintain