Direct Support Professional - Supports

Overview

Ocean County - Manchester Township, NJ 08015

Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Join a Team Making a Difference for Thousands of Families Across New Jersey!

At The Family Resource Network (FRN), we’re dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals living with epilepsy, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and chronic illnesses. With more than 50 programs and services, we’ve positively impacted the health and happiness of thousands of families for nearly five decades.

As part of FRN, you’ll join a statewide organization serving approximately 30,000 individuals annually. We take a family-centered approach through our three affiliate organizations, providing community-based programs that adapt to the evolving needs of individuals and families across New Jersey.

Our values-driven culture truly sets FRN apart. We’re deeply committed to fostering a positive, inclusive environment where every voice is heard, and every contribution matters.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) shall provide one-to-one support for youth with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families in the home or community. The DSP will ensure that the youth’s health and safety is maintained at all times and will always treat the individual and their family with dignity.

Agency-Hired Respite is a support service available through the Department of Children and Families (DCF), and is meant to provide a break for parents and families from full-time caregiving duties.

• Ensures that all work is carried out in a manner that is both respectful and empowering to families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Maintains regular communication with supervisor via agency email.
• Remains attentive, flexible, and supportive of the individual and their family.
• Completes an Agency Orientation and other requirements including CPR and First Aid certification (every two years).
• Completes 6 professional development hours annually.
• Contacts family and supervisor 48 hours prior to a scheduled shift if unable to attend.
• Provides proper supervision and care of the individual(s) assigned to them.
• Maintains participant’s confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA requirements at all times.
• Encourages and models social behavior with realistic expectations and encourages appropriate self-expression.
• Receives constructive criticism with an attitude that indicates a willingness to improve.
• Gives feedback in a respectful manner.
• Demonstrates a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor.
• Submits all pertinent documents, including service logs, timesheets, and incident reports by specified deadlines.
• Follows mandatory reporting procedures according to FRN and state protocols.
• Frequently lift, move, or hold items with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds. Lifting, moving, or holding weight of more than 40 pounds may be required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Meet agency and state requirements (CPR, First Aid, etc.) and maintain credentials for the position, which includes ongoing training.
• Experience with assisting and serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must submit to a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and drug screening. All employment and continued employment are contingent upon receipt and maintenance of a satisfactory criminal records review/fingerprint report.
• If driving for the agency, a valid driver’s license, proper registration, insurance and satisfactory driver’s record required- these credentials must be maintained for initial and continued employment.