Community Support Staff - Ocean North Central - 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 Retirement Plan

Continuing Education

Tuition-assisted Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Professional Development Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allies Inc. is seeking a Community Support Staff in New Jersey to teach developmental skills and support independence in a residential setting. You will address health, safety and welfare in collaboration with Allied staff and the individuals served.

This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, clean driving record, and English communication. Training includes CPR/First Aid and ongoing safety and compliance education.

Qualifications

• Valid unrestricted driver's license required with good driving record.
• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in English.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Strong physical stamina and mobility to assist residents.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with daily living skills with respect and dignity.
• Administers medications and documents as required.
• Completes ISP-related training and documentation.
• Maintains vehicle logs and compliance documentation.
• Participates in residential training and safety programs.
• accompanies individuals to appointments and activities.
• Builds a support network between individuals and community members.
• Ensures a safe, clean living environment for residents.
• Works with treatment teams to support self-esteem and social participation.

Skills

Driver's license

English communication

Physical stamina

Lifting capability

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.