Direct Support Professional - AHR

## Description
** 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.
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* GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

** The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will assist individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in participating in recreational activities and daily living skills in the community and/or the home. The DSP will ensure that the individual’s health and safety is maintained at all times and will always treat the consumer/caregiver with dignity.

The DSP may provide Respite services, Individual Support services, or Community Based Support services.
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* DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** 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 the Program Coordinator via agency email
* Attends quarterly DSP/program meetings.
* 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 coordinator 48 hours prior to a scheduled work shift if unable to attend.
* Responsible for maintaining the health, safety, and well-being of consumers during service delivery.
* Provides proper supervision and care of the individual(s) assigned to them.
* Maintains participant’s confidentiality according to HIPAA.
* Encourages and models appropriate social behaviors and interactions
* Receives constructive criticism with an attitude that indicates a willingness to improve.
* Give 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.
* Other duties as assigned by supervisor.## Qualifications
** REQUIREMENTS:
*** 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 history review/ fingerprinting. All employment and continued employment are contingent upon receipt and maintenance of a satisfactory criminal records review/ fingerprint report.

Drug Testing required upon hire
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