Direct Support Professional

Delta Mission and Values

Delta’s Mission: To enrich the lives of individuals and families through outstanding community-based supports and mutually rewarding relationships.

Values: Customer Focus, Performance Excellence, Learning and  Growth

Position Summary

Responsible for the direct care of adults in a program setting which supports the interests and needs of individuals, often with disabilities, including intellectual disabilities.

Advances Delta’s mission and values.                                      Reports to: Family Support Coordinator

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage individuals according to our mission.
• Utilize programmatic resources.
• Promotes and demonstrates ethical and professional conduct at all times
• Participates and promotes continuous quality improvement projects and ongoing performance measures.
• Ensure the implementation of high quality individual support plans.
• Promote and follow Delta’s Risk Management Program for the health and safety of individuals and employees.
• Engage individuals in meaningful activities at home and community
• Assist in basic living activities of each individual including appearance, nutrition, recreation and socialization.
• Pursue community integration for each individual
• Act as a role model to the individuals in areas such as appearance, emotional stability and social behavior.
• Encourage and work with individuals to progress towards their outcomes and record data

• Contribute as a member of the interdisciplinary process in:

• Developing objectives and outcomes
• Evaluating progress toward independence in outcomes
• Encouraging person-centered services

• Complete and submit in a timely manner, required records and forms such as:

• Incident/Unusual Incident Report
• Case Notes

• Communicate continuously with  your Supervisor via email, text, phone, and other means of communication

• Regular attendance is essential
• Comply with the following safety policies and procedures:

• Report unsafe conditions IMMEDIATELY
• Participate in activities to protect the safety of employees and individuals of Delta
• Adhere to the use of universal safety precautions and health precautions and health regulations with all individuals
• Participate in training and education on health and safety issues and techniques yearly in a timely manner

• Must be an approved driver and must maintain that status.
• Perform other duties as directed to support service to the individuals, the division and Delta.
• Perform such other duties that may be assigned for providing excellent customer service and for the most effective operation of the company.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and all required training programs as assigned by the supervisor.
• Transport individuals in personal and company vehicles as required.
• Cooperate with company and regulatory agency personnel during any inspection or investigation.
• Comply with Delta’s policies and DDD waiver standards.

Locations: Greenbrook, Somerset, Bound Brook, Skillman, and Bridgewater 

Essential Functions

• Ability to read, write and speak English; perform arithmetical calculations
• Ability to use excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to use telephone, voice mail, copier, facsimile machine, computer and calculator.
• Ability work effectively with people, facilitating their growth and development.
• Ability to use acquired knowledge of supervisory and administrative principals and methods.
• Ability to operate vehicles with a valid driver’s license in accordance with applicable state laws, insurance provider requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to assess information from plan information to facilitate interactions.
• The ability to frequently exert up to fifty (50) pounds of force (lifting).

Position Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to work on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on a given assignments. Ability to resolve non-routine situations properly. Ability to manage multiple and sometimes confliction priorities.