Direct Support Professional

3 weeks ago


Wayne, United States Pillar Care Continuum Full time $18
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Direct Support Professional

Location: Wayne NJ

Shift: 8am-4pm (Monday - Friday)

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (Up to 4% Match), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, 3-Weeks Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Life Assistance Program, Access to Atlantic Federal Credit Union and NJM Insurance, Secure Advantage, Discount at Local Childcare Academy and ADP LifeMart.

SUMMARY:

Assists Senior Day Program Staff in supporting consumers in pursuit of their IHP goals. Every staff person employed in a program funded by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities is required to cooperate with PILLAR Continuum, DDD and Medicaid officials in any inspection or investigation.

Essential Duties:

  • Serves as an advocate for all Pillar Care Continuum Day Program Consumers; setting an example to staff that protecting and promoting dignity, respect, independence, health, and safety is our primary commitment and responsibility.
  • As guided by Senior Day Program Staff, serves on team within designated area of responsibility to determine daily program activities for everyone.
  • Assists consumers to achieve the greatest degree of independence by supporting participation in program activities, always providing opportunities for choices; may provide tutorial attention to consumers in pursuit of IHP goals and objectives.
  • Participates in community activities with consumers as assigned by Senior Habilitation / Vocational Specialist.
  • Assists consumers with personal needs including transferring, toileting, cleaning, grooming, and feeding.
  • Collects and records data as directed, including completing daily DTR’s within the Electronic Client Record. Responsible for recording daily attendance within Electronic Client Record.
  • As instructed by Senior Day Program staff and Behavior Coordinator, initiates or implements recommendations and/or behavior plans and maintain related documentation.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, individual supervision meetings and trainings as assigned; attends off-site trainings, and conferences.
  • Drives a van route, serves as a van aide, as assigned by a supervisor or transportation coordinator.
  • Performs other functions as directed by supervisor, PILLAR management, or funding source representatives.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, individual supervision meetings and trainings as assigned; attends off-site trainings, and conferences.
  • Performs other functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • HS diploma or GED
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • 1-2 years of successful employment with the same establishment or agency
  • 1 year experience supporting adults/children with developmental disabilities preferred.
  • Successful completion of criminal background history and fingerprint examination

8am -4pm (Mon-Fri)

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