Job Responsibilities: Provides direct support to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. May be required to offer verbal prompts with completion of ADL’s including but not limited to personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks. Assists in being a positive role model for the client Ensures client safety and helps to maintain a safe environment. Reminds and assists clients with self-administration of medications (with proper training). Encourages self-help activities. Reports changes in client’s condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors. Documents all services provided in accordance with their NJISP outcomes. Assists client in home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning. Assists in the planning of meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up. Transports and accompanies clients to scheduled appointments and to activities within the community. Participates in the development and support of a Person-Centered Plan. Work Schedule: Our schedule favors a flexible workweek. Once clients are assigned, a DSP will maintain their work schedule in accordance with the demands and schedule as are mutually agreed upon at time of hire. Direct Support Professional Qualifications / Skills: Ability to work within the community or in a home-based setting Communication skills (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, as well as engaging in physical activities as are needed. Above all, DSP’s should be patient and empathetic. Our best candidates display excellent communication and listening skills Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent 20 years of age or older Valid New Jersey driver’s license with fewer than 5 points in moving violations