Direct Service Professional (DSP) - Your Choice

Position Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

 Company Overview: Your Choice Home Care is dedicated to providing exceptional home care services to our clients, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and quality of life. We are committed to delivering personalized care and support, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. Our team is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of our clients and their families.

 Position Summary:  Your Choice Home Care seeks Direct Support Professionals to provide community based supports and individual supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they can live as independent a life as possible. The DSP assists the individual in maintaining and/or developing the skills necessary to complete daily activities at home and actively engage with their community. They provide support with tasks based on individual needs, preferences, and goals. When necessary, a DSP also acts as an advocate in supporting individuals to communicate their needs, express themselves, and articulate their goals.

 Work Environment: DSPs work in a changing environment that adjusts to the needs of the individuals receiving services. The support the DSP will provide may be provided at the individual’s home, work, school, church, and other various locations out in the community.  DSPs need to be flexible and able to adjust to changing needs or activities of the individual receiving services.

 Position Responsibilities: 

·  Assist individuals to meet needs and develop an effective support relationship.

·  Provide person-centered supports that recognize the rights of each individual and help them to live the life they choose.

·  Ensure the safety of the individuals receiving services.

·  Assist individuals with daily personal care, including bathing, toileting, and dressing as needed.

·  Assist individuals with basic housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes, laundry, and tidying.

·  Assist individuals with planning appointments and organizing their schedules.

·  Assist individuals with shopping for groceries, preparing meals, and meal clean up.

·  Assist individuals with budgeting and shopping for items they need and/or want.

·  Help individuals arrange and participate in social, recreational, and other community activities based on their preferences and choices.

·  Ensure that required documentation is complete and in compliance with DDD/DHS regulations and standards.

·  Collaborate with families and support team members to help provide the best opportunities.

·  Completion and maintenance of active CPR/First Aid certification

·  Completion and maintenance of all DDD/DHS trainings/continuing education requirements per Appendix E of the CCP and SP manuals and any other specialized trainings relating to the services being delivered/individual being served.

·  Collaboration with DDD/DHS for any investigations, inspections, or inquiries. 

Education, Experience, and Skills:

·  Education: Highschool diploma or equivalent

·  Experience: Professional or personal experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Job Requirements:

·  Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States.

·  Ability to read and write in English.

·  Valid Driver’s license (if applicable).

·  Successful completion of initial and ongoing Background and Exclusion Checks, fingerprinting, drug testing, and other pre-employment screening, as applicable to comply with NJ DDD Supports Program or Community Care Program Policy & Procedures Manuals.

Additional Information:

·  Position Type: Varies – Full-time and Part-time schedules are possible

·  Work Location: Varies – In-Home/Community Based Care

·  Supervisor: Family Advisor

·  Supervision Authority: This position has no direct reports.