Direct Support Professional
On-sitePrinceton, West Virginia, United States or Princeton, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Deliver direct support and assistance in accordance with individual service plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, and skill development. Assist with daily activities such as personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, and community integration. Accurately document progress and activity while maintaining confidentiality and reporting incidents per policy. Administer medications and monitor health, preparing meals according to planned menus and individual choices. Transport individuals safely into the community, ensuring proper use of safety equipment and reporting accidents immediately. Maintain a safe workplace by complying with safety policies, reporting hazards, and participating in safety drills. Work scheduled hours, arrive on time, and notify supervisors of absences in advance.
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license in good standing
- Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services
- All state-required training(s) and certification(s) completed in mandated timeframes
- Maintain valid driver's license, meet all insurance requirements, and be approved by management to be a driver for the company
- At minimum, a High School Diploma/Equivalent
- Must have a valid driver's license in good standing in The State of New Jersey
- Must have a valid driver's license in good standing for the state in which they live (if commuting from another state)
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
- All employees hired after 6/15/2018 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment
- All employees shall submit to drug testing randomly and for cause/suspicion
- Employees must submit to criminal background checks, and be determined not to be disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served
- Employees must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required trainings
- Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Six months of experience in human services preferred
- Working knowledge of computers
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