Direct Support Specialist - Full-Time, Adult Services

Paycom - ATS; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Cranford, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with developmental disabilities in an Adult Services program. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday with a focus on privacy, safety, and individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include supervision, record-keeping, and implementing care plans, under supervision of the Program Director. Training and collaboration with the Program Team are required to support participant progress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• NJ State Home Health Aide Certification is required.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or medical challenges is preferred.
• Computer data entry skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain privacy, respect, and confidentiality for participants.
• Provide continuous supervision to all participants.
• Be a participating member of the Program Team.
• Assist in implementing individualized care plans for each participant.
• Maintain accurate required records as directed.
• Implement therapeutic feeding, positioning, splinting, and augmentative communication programs under supervision.
• Provide gastrostomy tube feedings under supervision by the Program Nurse.
• Assist participants in performing self-care activities.
• Document and monitor participants' progress to ensure ISP compliance.
• Assist participants during transportation as directed.
• Attend and participate in conferences and workshops as approved.
• Perform additional related assignments requested by the Program Director or designee.

Skills

Developmental disabilities experience

Medical challenges experience

Education

High School Diploma

NJ State Home Health Aide Certification

Tools

Computer data entry

Job description

Paycom - ATS in Cranford, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with developmental disabilities in an Adult Services program. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday with a focus on privacy, safety, and individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include supervision, record-keeping, and implementing care plans, under supervision of the Program Director. Training and collaboration with the Program Team are required to support participant progress.