Community Support Staff - Middlesex - Allies

Aurora Staffing Solutions Limited; New Jersey; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403b Plan

Continuing Education

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

Professional Development

Job summary

Allies Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Community Support Staff member to help individuals with developmental disabilities develop life skills in a residential setting. You will support health, safety, and welfare in collaboration with Allies Inc.

Position requires a high school diploma, English communication skills, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Compensation includes health benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• Valid unrestricted driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to sit, bend, squat, reach, be agile, and stand for long periods.
• Read, write and verbally communicate in English; respond to needs.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily living skills with respect and dignity.
• Administers medication and documents it per procedures.
• Completes ISP-related training and documentation.
• Maintains in-house documentation including vehicle logs and MAIR.
• Attends training and crisis management sessions.
• Transports individuals to appointments and activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Driving license

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• 403b retirement plan
• Continuing education programs
• Tuition-assisted program
• Career growth opportunities
• Professional Development Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement Program
• Salary: Starting at $19.13 / hr depending on education / experience

Job Summary

The Community Support Staff is responsible to use best practices and technology within a community based residential setting to teach people with developmental disabilities how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills needed to live as independently as possible. Will address any issues regarding the health, safety, and/or welfare of the above mentioned individuals in cooperation with Allies Inc.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with daily living skills when appropriate with respect and dignity.
• Administers medication and completes documentation of same following procedures outlined in the Operations Manual.
• Completes training and documentation with individuals to achieve Individualized Service Plan (ISP) goals.
• Accurately completes all in-house documentation including but not limited to Vehicle Log, Individualized Service Plan (ISP) tracking, Antecedent Behavior Consequence (ABC) forms, Unusual Incident Reports/General Event Records (UIRs/GERs), Critical Information Log, Medication Administration Incident Report (MAIR), and Monthly reports.
• Successfully completes required residential training including but not limited to: CPR and First Aid; Medication Administration; Preventing Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation; Shifting Expectations, Life Experience, and Services; In House Orientation; Crisis Management; New Hire Orientation; Life Threatening Emergencies (Danielle's Law); Stephen Komninos' Law; and Corporate Compliance.
• Accompanies individuals to and from appointments and activities.
• Builds a support network between the individuals and community members.
• Encourages and ensures that individuals maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment providing assistance as appropriate.
• Participates in Circle(s) of Support for personal futures planning.
• Works with each individual's treatment team, Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and all other interested parties to build self-esteem and social capital for each individual served.
• Operates all types of agency vehicles, in any condition, at any point during shift.
• Attends conferences, seminars and training relevant to the specific needs of the individuals served.
• Completes all duties as assigned by the Support Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Valid unrestricted driver's license with a good driving record.
• The ability to sit, bend, squat, reach, be agile, physically pursue individuals on foot and stand for several hours at a time
• Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate in English and direct/respond to individual's needs
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

About Allies Inc.

Allies, Inc. is a leading New Jersey nonprofit agency dedicated to supporting youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving their highest level of independence. We accomplish this through comprehensive programs and services designed to meet the specialized needs and goals of each person we support. Currently we serve over 350 individuals throughout the state of New Jersey.