Position: Direct Support Professional

Program: Adult Services

Work Hours: Full Time, M-F

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and able to assist in a two-person lift of a child and/or adult. Must be able to do frequent bending, kneeling and sitting. Must be able to stand for multiple hours at a time.
• May be required to provide direct support services inside a CPL facility or as assigned in a community setting.

Overall Description:

• Assist participants as directed by the Program Director or designee.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and safeguard each family/participant’s right to privacy, respect and confidentiality.
• Provide continuous supervision to all assigned participants at all times.
• Be a participating member of the Program Team.
• Assist Program Director or designee as directed with implementation of individualized care plan and individualized service plans for each participant.
• Assist Program Director or designee as directed in maintaining accurate required records.
• Implement therapeutic feeding, positioning, splinting and augmentative communication programs under the supervision of the Program Director or designee.
• Provide gastrostomy tube feedings under the supervision of Program Nurse.
• Assist participants in performing self-care activities.
• Document and monitor participants' progress utilizing database to ensure compliance with the Individual Service Plan.
• Assist participants during transportation as directed.
• Attend and participate in appropriate conferences and workshops as approved.
• Perform additional related assignments requested by the Program Director or designee.

Qualification:

• High School Diploma
• NJ State Home Health Aide Certification
• Experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or medical challenges
• Computer data entry skills preferred