Experienced Direct Support Professional

Tender Care; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Tender Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities. The role includes supervision, assistance with daily living activities, and documentation of services provided.

Candidates should have excellent experience with clients with challenging behaviors and will work full-time or part-time shifts. The team emphasizes professionalism, safety, and compassionate care in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience providing direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to implement ISP-based skills and activities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities as needed.
• Carry out prescribed health care programs, including medication administration.
• Drive and accompany individuals to appointments and activities, following motor vehicle laws.
• Implement behavior programs per individualized behavior plans.
• Complete logs, charts, medication administration records, incident reports, and other required paperwork.
• Maintain privacy, dignity and confidentiality of individuals served.
• Adhere to Tender Care policies and DD licensing requirements.

Skills

Challenging behaviors

Direct care

Documentation

Transportation

Job description

Tender Care is a DDD service provider. We are looking for a Direct Support Professional that has excellent experience with clients with challenging behaviors to support individuals with developmental disabilities.

Full Time and Part Time Shifts Available

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing direct services to the individuals with developmental disability. This includes providing supervision and/or assistance with personal care, daily living activities, recreational pursuits, transportation, medical appointments, or any other needs the individuals supported by the program require. The Direct Support Professional will complete required daily documentation for all services provided.

Tender Care, LLC employees are expected to maintain a good working relationship with supported individuals and their families, contract agencies, and other social service provider personnel. Tender Care, LLC employees are expected to exercise good judgment, problem-solving skills, and represent Tender Care, LLC in a professional manner.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Successfully complete assigned training
• Work assigned shifts
• Teach skills to individuals in accordance with the methods /materials outlined in their Individual Service Plan (ISP)
• Complete logs, charts, medication administrative records, incident reports, and other assigned paperwork
• Drive and accompany individuals to appointments, recreation/leisure activities, or other destinations as assigned, with strict adherence to motor vehicle laws
• Carry out prescribed health care programs including the administration of medication
• Implement behavioral programs in accordance with individualized behavior plans
• Interact with individuals in an age-appropriate, respectful, and safe manner at all times
• Meet individuals’ personal needs in a manner that ensures privacy and dignity
• Maintain confidentiality of individuals’ information and records
• Comply with applicable Tender Care, LLC and Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) policies and procedures, and DDD licensing requirements