Day Program Residential Care Specialist

Pillar Care Continuum; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillar Care Continuum is hiring a Habilitation Voc Specialist - Residential Services (Day Program) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a Essex County day program. The role involves daily living assistance, medication support, and promoting independence.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, meals, transfers, and documentation, while collaborating with a team and participating in trainings and meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license with fewer than 4 points.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate support to residents, assisting with daily living activities including hygiene, meals, and medication as needed.
• Creates a comfortable home environment and fosters family and community connections.
• Assists with transfers, toileting, grooming, and feeding to support independence.
• Records data and attendance in the Electronic Client Record per program requirements.
• Participates in staff meetings, trainings, and off-site events as scheduled.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Pillar Care Continuum is hiring a Habilitation Voc Specialist - Residential Services (Day Program) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a Essex County day program. The role involves daily living assistance, medication support, and promoting independence.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, meals, transfers, and documentation, while collaborating with a team and participating in trainings and meetings as needed.