Jewish Community Center·Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Provide one-on-one behavioral and direct care support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential and community settings. Implement behavior intervention plans and assist individuals in acquiring skills for independent living.
Job Title: Direct Support Professional/One-on-One
Reports to: Residential Manager
To use best practices and technology within a community based residential setting to teach individuals with I/DD and behavioral challenges, how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. This position will be utilized as a direct support one-on-one staff which will be assigned to a specific resident to support their one-on-one needs. This position does have the option to work in schedule as a Direct Support Professional without a one-on-one assignment when additional hours are available. If a hired Direct Support Professional/One-on-One staff works in shift without a one-on-one assignment, that employee will be paid the rate of a DSP employee.
1. Provide one-on-one behavioral and direct care support to individuals in a residential and community setting.
2. Collect and record data on a individual’s behavior as stated in their behavior intervention plan.
3. Provide crisis intervention as needed and follow agency approved training program curriculum.
4. Provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals in their home and community.
5. Collaborate with individuals care team to carry out their treatment and behavior intervention plan and assist with day-to-day tasks to ensure health and overall well-being of individuals.
6. Assist with the development of independence skills based on the need of each individual. 7. Assists to the extent needed by the individual in all daily living skills.
8. Advocates for the individual including fostering healthy relationships with peers and staff.
9. Communicate effectively and efficiently with guardians, parents and support personnel based on the needs of the individuals.
10. Administers medication and completes documentation of same.
11. Transports individuals to and from medical appointments and documents all information from appointments.
12. Assists the individuals in developing a support network within the community.
13. Assists individuals with identifying and/or accompanying them to social and recreational activities within the community.
14. As needed, will transport individuals to appointments, shopping and other activities
15. Accurately completes all mandatory in-house documentation.
16. Participates in IDT meetings for personal future planning as requested.
17. Completes all duties as delegated by the Residential Manager/Director, Residential Services.
18. Must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required training.
19. Perform any additional job duties as requested by supervisor.
20. Will cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.
include: Generous PTO; Medical, dental, and vision care available at 100% cost to employee; Voluntary Employee Insurance available at 100% cost to employee.
The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person’s actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.
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The Federation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us via the link on this posting.
include: Generous PTO; Medical, dental, and vision care available at 100% cost to employee; Voluntary Employee Insurance available at 100% cost to employee.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in New Jersey often draw steady demand from providers serving children, families, and community-based programs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for a master’s degree, a valid clinical license, bilingual communication skills, and child welfare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and tailor your application to highlight licensure, language ability, and direct child welfare exposure.