What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional-GH1 position at Archway Programs?
Job Details
Job Location
Medford Community Home - Burlington County, NJ
Position Type
Full-Time / Part-Time
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Description
- Support individuals as needed in daily living activities such as personal and health management, communication, self-advocacy, realizing personal and educational goals, meal planning and preparation, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, basic home maintenance and safety, recreation, home management, financial management and decision making.
- Participate in the development of Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Planning Team meetings as needed.
- Complete all required paperwork accurately including, but not limited to, critical logs, ISP data, etc
- Comply with Archway Programs policies and DDD / DHS licensing standards.
- Cooperates fully with Archway Programs, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, Department of Human Services and Department of Children and Families staff in any and all licensing, inspections and / or investigations.
- Promote and demonstrate ethical and professional conduct at all times.
- Work towards advancing the mission and values of Archway Programs.
- Ensure that all necessary program resources are used to meet the needs of the clients.
- Participate in quality improvement projects.
- Assist with the implementation of high quality individual support plans.
- Promote and participate in Archway Programs Risk Management and Performance Improvement goals addressing the health and safety of customers and employees.
- Promote inclusion for clients through meaningful and high quality community activities.
- Support clients as needed in developing friendships and establishing desired relationships with peers.
- Complete household chores to the extent necessary to maintain high standards of health, sanitation, safety and building maintenance at all times.
- Assist clients in receiving needed medical, dental and counseling services.
- Communicate with clients families and day and employment program personnel as assigned by supervisor.
- Assist in maintaining records of medical / dental services, petty cash funds and client funds entrusted to the company as assigned by supervisor.
- Serve as shift supervisor as assigned by supervisor.
- Administer medication to clients who need support taking medication.
- Attend staff meetings and all required training programs as assigned by the supervisor.
- Transport clients in company vehicles as required.
- Perform other such duties as may be assigned for providing excellent customer service and for the most effective operation of the company.
Qualifications
Minimum educational requirements :
Minimum experience required :
Other knowledge, skills, and certifications required :
The number of employees supervised by this position :
None
The usual internal and external contacts :
The percent of time spent on physical activity while performing the job functions :
a) Sitting 35%
b) Standing 35%
c) Other (i.e. - bending) 30%
Total 100%
The percent of time spent on physical effort while performing the job functions :
a) Lifting 30%
b) Carrying 30%
c) Pushing / pulling 30%
d) Other (i.e. - reaching) 10%
Total 100%
The percent of time spent on sensory effort while performing the job functions :
a) Visual 25%
b) Hearing 25%
c) Speaking 25%
d) Other (i.e. - touching) 25%
Total 100%
The percent of travel involved with the position :
Varies - Employees help consumers with every aspect of daily living. Travel may include doctors appointments, shopping, workshops, occasional trips, etc.
Machines or equipment used :
The working conditions (heat, cold, dust, fumes, etc.) that apply to this position are :
Normal house environment
Any safety conditions or hazards associated with this position :
Normal household hazards, consumers may at times become verbally or physically abusive, driving hazards.
Additional comments :
Employees, based on the individual consumers IHP, are responsible for assisting consumers in walking, wheelchair handling and bathing.
