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Direct Support Professional

3 months ago

South Orange, United States Jespy House Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Purpose

The Day Program Facilitator provides direct support to clients who participate in the Day Program including developing and facilitating groups, as well as, individual support. The facilitator documents all information required to determine the client's progress towards the achievement of group and individual participant goals.

Essential Functions

  • Create and facilitate groups that help clients achieve goals and outcomes identified in their Individual Service Plan
  • Understand and follow client's Individual Service Plan to ensure excellent service provision; provide assistance to program participants as needed
  • Transport clients as assigned (able to drive a 15-passenger van)
  • Foster the growth of individuals by teaching and offering opportunities for choice, initiation, and risk-taking
  • Make preparation and serve lunch for attendees
  • Provide crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation as needed.
  • Participate in all staff meetings, trainings and client meetings as assigned.
  • Must check email and voicemail daily
  • Utilize Electronic Health Record System to create accurate and timely notes on all services delivered and relevant client information that meets or exceeds agency and state standards
  • Complete other departmental documentation
  • Correct all documentation as directed by supervisor
  • Attend all electronic health record (Foothold) training as required

Commitment to Core Values

  • Adhere strictly to HIPAA requirements and all agency confidentiality guidelines.
  • Establish positive, balanced relationships with clients, as demonstrated by:
    • treatment of individuals with respect and dignity and in an age and culturally appropriate manner;
    • a commitment towards the individual's rights and responsibilities; and
    • establishment of clear boundaries that allow for productive interactions.

Competencies

· Putting People First

· Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships

· Demonstrating Professional

· Supporting Good Health

· Ensuring Safety Both on Site and In the Community

· Supporting Independence and Growth

Skills and Abilities

  • The ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing
  • Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-starter who can innovate new ideas and strategies for helping clients reach goals and outcomes
  • Patience when working with individuals across a spectrum of intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Computer Skills

Reporting

N/A

Other Responsibilities

· Other responsibilities that may arise within the job scope

· Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Educational Requirements

· High School Diploma or GED

  • Associate degree or further degree in psychology, mental health, or a related field preferred

Work Experience Requirement

· Minimum of two years working with individuals with developmental disabilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform job duties and responsibilities proficiently.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

· Hourly

· Must be available Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm.

· Valid New Jersey Driver’s license is required in good standing.

Special Working Conditions/Physical/Requirements – Working Environment

This job operates in a professional environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

· Must be available for coverage on some weekends and after 5pm when required.

· Must hold a high school diploma.

· Valid New Jersey driver's license is required.

  • Must hold CPR/First Aid Valid Certification
  • Successful clearance of NJ background check.
  • Successful clearance of Drug Screening
  • Has fulfilled the necessary training requirements and is in good standing in order to bill Medicaid for Support and Community Care Waiver (CCW) Services and CDS

Physical Demands

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift to 10 pounds.

Direct Reports

N/A

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience

Notes/Comments

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.