Habilitation Voc Spec

Position: Habilitation/Vocational Specialist (DSP)

Location: Wayne NJ

Shift: 8am-4pm

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (20+ hours or more), PTO and Holidays for eligible roles.

SUMMARY:

Assists Senior Habilitation / Vocational Specialist 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 Habilitation / Vocational Specialist, 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 Habilitation / Vocational Specialist 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.

• Drives a van route, serves as a van aide, as assigned by a supervisor or transportation coordinator.

• 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