Direct Support Professional

Adult Community Services - Day Habilitation Program for Adults 21 and over with Developmental Disabilities

Adult Community Services
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854


POSITION:                  ACS Direct Support Professional
                                    Twelve (12) Month Position

REPORTS TO:           Program Executive Director
                                    Program Direct Care Manager/Spervisor

START DATE:            Immediately - Pending Criminal History Review

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or higher in any field - and-
• 1 year of experience working with adult (18 or older) individuals with developmental disabilities
  • The experience must be the equivalent of a year of full-time documented experience working with adults (18 or older) with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
  • This experience can include paid employment, volunteer experience, and/or being a family caregiver of an adult with a developmental disability.
  • If you have previously provided direct care to a different population and some percentage of the individuals you served had developmental disabilities, you may be able to demonstrate the equivalence of a year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities; - and-
• Ability to meet the individual needs of the ESCNJ ACS Program clients; - and-
• Ability to supervise ESCNJ ACS Program clients safely and recognize potential safety hazards; -and-
• Ability to think clearly and use good judgement in ordinary - and especially in emergency situations; -and-
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with participants and ESCNJ ACS Program staff; -and-
• Should possess the following personality traits:  dependable, considerate; flexible, sense of humor; a hard worker conscientious, patient; responsible and honest; -and-
• State, Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry check at the time of hire; - and-
• Successfully complete trainings required by the Division before rendering services.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) preferred.
• CPR/FA Certification

JOB GOAL:       The ESCNJ ACS Program Direct Care Employee shall provide oversight and management of the ESCNJ ACS Program participants.

EVALUATION:   One (1) to three (3) evaluations annually

RESPONSIBLILITIES:
The ESCNJ ACS Program Direct Care employee is responsible for:

• Assist with and participate in all daily activities of the ESCNJ ACS Day Program, and other activities as assigned and necessary.
• Know the whereabouts of all ESCNJ ACS Program clients at all times.
• Instruct and assist ESCNJ ACS Program clients in emergency procedures such as fire drills, lockdown drills, etc.
• Follow any emergency procedures in place.
• Monitor safety and all procedures as they pertain to the complete supervision of all ESCNJ ACS Program clients and staff.
• Help provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and well-being among the ESCNJ ACS Program clients.
• Report any accidents or incidents to the ESCNJ ACS Program Direct Care Manager/Supervisor and ESCNJ ACS Program Executive Director immediately and fill out an accident/incident/EIR form if necessary.
• Attend all ESCNJ ACS Staff meetings and training sessions, both on- and off-site. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to communicate and work with the ESCNJ ACS Program Direct Care Manager/Supervisor, the ESCNJ ACS Program staff and ESCNJ ACS Program clients of all ages.
• Ability to observe ESCNJ ACS Program clients' behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety.
• Follow regulations and emergency procedures and apply appropriate behavior and management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to activities.
• Cognitive and communication abilities to plan and conduct activities to achieve maximum participant skill development.
• Physical ability and strength to respond appropriately to situations requiring First Aid/CPR.
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