Direct Support Professional/One-on-One

Job Title: Direct Support Professional/One-on-One 

Reports to: Residential Manager

Primary Responsibilities: To use best practices and technology within a community based residential setting to teach individuals with I/DD and behavioral challenges, how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. This position will be utilized as a direct support one-on-one staff which will be assigned to a specific resident to support their one-on-one needs. This position does have the option to work in schedule as a Direct Support Professional without a one-on-one assignment when additional hours are available. If a hired Direct Support Professional/One-on-One staff works in shift without a one-on-one assignment, that employee will be paid the rate of a DSP employee.

Specific Responsibilities: 

1. Provide one-on-one behavioral and direct care support to individuals in a residential and community setting. 

2. Collect and record data on a individual’s behavior as stated in their behavior intervention plan. 

3. Provide crisis intervention as needed and follow agency approved training program curriculum. 

4. Provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals in their home and community. 

5. Collaborate with individuals care team to carry out their treatment and behavior intervention plan and assist with day-to-day tasks to ensure health and overall well-being of individuals. 

6. Assist with the development of independence skills based on the need of each individual. 7. Assists to the extent needed by the individual in all daily living skills. 

8. Advocates for the individual including fostering healthy relationships with peers and staff. 

9. Communicate effectively and efficiently with guardians, parents and support personnel based on the needs of the individuals. 

10. Administers medication and completes documentation of same. 

11. Transports individuals to and from medical appointments and documents all information from appointments. 

12. Assists the individuals in developing a support network within the community. 

13. Assists individuals with identifying and/or accompanying them to social and recreational activities within the community. 

14. As needed, will transport individuals to appointments, shopping and other activities 

15. Accurately completes all mandatory in-house documentation. 

16. Participates in IDT meetings for personal future planning as requested. 

17. Completes all duties as delegated by the Residential Manager/Director, Residential Services. 

18. Must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required training. 

19. Perform any additional job duties as requested by supervisor. 

20. Will cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.

Requirements: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Prefer associate degree or higher or high school diploma (or equivalent) plus two years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities. 

• Must have a Driver’s license valid in the state of New Jersey. Employee’s driving abstract must not exceed five (5) points.

• Proven work experience as a Behavior Technician or similar role. 

• Successfully complete agency training program prior to providing one-on-one care, to effectively and safely provide evidence-based interventions. 

• Must remain up to date with all training and certifications required for a Behavior Technician. 

• Shall be at least 18 years of age or older. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral language. 

• Submit to a criminal background check and be determined to be not disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to hire. 

• Agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 

• Shall submit to drug testing and receive a clear drug screen prior to employment per Stephen Komninos Law. 

• Shall submit to drug testing conducted randomly and for cause. 

• Shall complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI). 

• Demonstrate an understanding of inclusion, compassion and has the ability to problem solve with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. 

• Must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation. 

• Fully vaccinated for Covid -19 based on CDC requirements and DHS requirements.

Benefits include: Generous PTO;  Medical, dental, and vision care available at 100% cost to employee; Voluntary Employee Insurance available at 100% cost to employee.