Direct Support Professional Westwood - Pillar Care Continuum

    Pillar Care Continuum
    Pillar Care Continuum Westwood

    1 hour ago

    Full time $18,600 (USD) per year
    Description

    Direct Support Professional – Residential Services

    Location: Bergen County

    Job Type: Full-Time

    Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm | Wednesday and Thursday 2pm-11pm

    Salary: $18.50

    ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM

    Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

    ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

    Join our team and make a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Residential Care Assistant/Direct Support Specialist, you'll provide compassionate support to help residents live their best lives. Your role includes assisting with daily activities such as hygiene, meals, and medication, creating a comfortable home environment, and fostering meaningful family and community connections.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Engages residents in activities of daily living to the extent of their ability and supports individual needs in areas of shopping, meal preparation, cleaning, bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, grooming and hygiene.
    • Supports individual health and service plans (HSP/ISP) or other goals and objectives; regularly observe, identify, document and report changes in health and / behavior.
    • Perform household chores as needed and assist residents to determine social, recreational, or educational activities of choice.
    • Adhering to standard health precautions, ensure well-being of residents by monitoring individual health, administering medication as prescribed.
    • Inspects individual equipment and furnishings for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to supervisor.
    • Ensure that safe and reliable transportation is available to residents. Drives van or other vehicle; escorts residents to scheduled programs or other activities, recreational opportunities, or medical appointments as assigned by supervisor.
    • Prepares and communicates written progress notes relating to medication administration, individual daily activities, medical emergencies and other related areas as required by supervisor.
    • Interacts with residents' family members and friends, facilitate communications and engagement within the community.
    • Attending and participating in staff meetings may assist residents to participate in house meetings
    • Performs other related tasks as required by Group Home Manager
    • Maintain a clean and safe working environment; rotation of household chores and adhere to standard health precautions.
    • Adhere to all PILLAR policies and procedures.

    Qualifications:

    • At least 18 years of age (Insurance Purposes)
    • HS Diploma or GED
    • 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
    • Valid driver's license with fewer than 4 points.

    To be considered for the role, all applicants must be willing to undergo the terms prior to employment:

    • Must successfully complete a criminal background check and receive clearance from the Department of Human Services, confirming they are not disqualified, before beginning work with individuals served by the organization.
    • Must consent to having their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
    • Must submit to drug testing prior to their start date.
    • Required to complete an application for a name check against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).
    • Required to complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).

    Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

    If you would like to learn more about our Residential Services: Pillar Care | Residential Services )

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