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Direct SupportEqual Partners Inc • Browns Mills, NJ, US
Direct Support

Direct Support

Equal Partners Inc • Browns Mills, NJ, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Title : Direct Support Professionals

Supervisor : Direct Support Supervisor

Purpose : Under the supervision of the Direct Support Supervisor the Direct

SupportProfessional is responsible for the shift coverage and clinical intervention to clients.

Requirements : Acquire High School Diploma or GED, and / or one year’s experience working in a

related field, valid driver’s license, and minimum age of 18 years old.

Responsibilities : The Direct Support Professional t is responsible for the following but not limited

to the specific responsibilities :

  • Requirement to pass criminal background, central registry, CARI check, and a drug test

pre- employment and randomly, Physical and PPD at time of hire.

  • Complete basic staff training required by the Division within 90 days of employment.
  • Assist in the formulation ofISPs;
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with families, guardians, case managers,
  • and other interested persons;
  • Assist Individuals in the overall operation of the home to ensure the house is clean and in
  • good order;
  • Shop for food as designated by the Direct Support Supervisor;
  • Assist Individuals with self – help and grooming skills, laundry, and domestic chores;
  • Respond to emergency situations as directed by the Direct Support Supervisor;
  • Participate in ongoing training to learn various behavior management methods and
  • techniques;
  • Assist with medical care of Individuals including transportation, pick – up of
  • prescription, communication of medical information, etc;
  • Assist with meal planning / preparation;
  • Be available to Individuals and staff on a 24 hour basis during emergencies;
  • Ensure that the house is properly secured for the night;
  • Provide training in the area of bedtime readiness;
  • Ensure that the Individuals in the bed at a reasonable hour, properly bathed, and readied;
  • Complete household cleaning as designated by the Direct Support Supervisor;
  • Record significant shift happenings and observations in the daily log;
  • Be responsible for group home laundry, and for Individuals laundry as assigned;
  • Monitor each Individual and attend to Individuals needs throughout the night;
  • Complete a daily medication count;
  • Waken the Individuals at an appropriate morning hour;
  • Train and supervise Individuals around morning outlines;
  • Review the implantation of the IHP and monitor continuing IHP development;
  • Administer medication, record the administration of medication in accordance with DDD
  • guidelines. Assists the Direct Support Supervisor with continuous monitoring of

  • medication administration procedures;
  • Requirement to cooperate with the Department of Human Services, Division of
  • Developmental Disabilities licensee and staff in any inspection or inquiry, investigation;
  • Assure that each Individual is free from physical or mental abuse;
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