Experienced Direct Support Professional

Tender Care; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tender Care is a DDD service provider seeking a Direct Support Professional to support individuals with developmental disabilities, including those with challenging behaviors. This role involves direct service provision and documentation, with an emphasis on dignity and respect.

The position supports individuals in daily living activities, transportation, and attendance at medical appointments or recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• 1. Provide direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• 2. Supervise and assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• 3. Support transportation to appointments and activities.
• 4. Accompany individuals to medical appointments and recreational activities.
• 5. Complete required daily documentation for services provided.
• 6. Follow individualized behavior plans and ISP methodologies.
• 7. Maintain confidentiality of individuals' information and records.
• 8. Exercise good judgment and professional conduct.
• 9. Interact respectfully and safely with individuals at all times.
• 10. Meet personal needs with privacy and dignity.
• 11. Adhere to Tender Care, LLC and DDD policies and licensing requirements

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

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:

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