Direct Support Professional - Freehold - Archway

Woods Services; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid time off

403b retirementplan

Continuing education programs

Tuition-assisted program

Career growth opportunities

Professional Development Assistance

Tuition reimbursement Program

Job summary

Aurora Staffing seeks compassionate staff to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities within Archway Programs in New Jersey and nearby communities. You will report to the Community Home Manager and help clients achieve personal goals in home and community settings.

The role includes assisting with daily living, planning with ISP teams, medication support, and documentation. Aimed at fostering inclusion and safety, the position offers a structured, supportive work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass mandated trainings including CPR and First Aid.
• Criminal history background checks (CHRI) clearance required.
• Must pass state background check (N.J. DHS/NJAC) clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and CARI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities including health management, communication, goal setting, meal planning, shopping, housekeeping, and safety.
• Participate in development of Individual Support Plans and Planning Team meetings.
• Complete required paperwork accurately (logs, ISP data, etc.).
• Administer medications as needed and ensure proper documentation.
• Travel with clients in company vehicles; provide transportation as required.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings; promote high-quality community activities.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

CPR/First Aid

CHRI clearance

CARI clearance

Driver's license

Drug screen

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

One year paid work experience

Experience with developmental disabilities or elderly preferred

Job description

Overview

Aurora Staffing works collaboratively with you to find your ideal position within our network, caring for and supporting people with disabilities, while working to continuously advance your career. Aurora Staffing is non-profit organization, recruiting passionate and dedicated people to make the difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities throughout the Woods System of Care in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

This position is for Archway Programs:

The Archway difference is our people; individuals who not only emulate our mission, but who give unselfishly of their time and talents to those we serve, day-to-day, year-to-year. Our “Archway Family” consists of everyone who has been a part of our journey throughout our existence – clients and families served throughout the community, our staff, our leadership team, our board, our affiliates, our supporters and friends. It’s defined by our commitment and by compassion for others. It means supporting each other and showing up for one another despite any challenges we may face along the way.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• 403b retirementplan
• Continuing education programs
• Tuition-assisted program
• Career growth opportunities
• Professional Development Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement Program

Salary: $19 / hour

Job Summary

Promotes the community inclusion and support of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities directly working with individuals in their homes and communities. Reports to Community Home Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals as needed in daily living activities such as personal and health management, communication, self-advocacy, realizing personal and educational goals, meal planning and preparation, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, basic home maintenance and safety, recreation, home management, financial management and decision making.
• Participate in the development of Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Planning Team meetings as needed.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately including, but not limited to, critical logs, ISP data, etc.
• Comply with Aurora Staffing policies and DDD/DHS licensing standards.
• Cooperates fully with Aurora Staffing, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, Department of Human Services and Department of Children and Families staff in any and all licensing, inspections and/or investigations.
• Promote and demonstrate ethical and professional conduct at all times.
• Work towards advancing the mission and values of Aurora Staffing.
• Ensure that all necessary program resources are used to meet the needs of the clients.
• Participate in quality improvement projects.
• Assist with the implementation of high quality individual support plans.
• Promote and participate in Aurora Staffing Risk Management and Performance Improvement goals addressing the health and safety of customers and employees.
• Promote inclusion for clients through meaningful and high quality community activities.
• Support clients as needed in developing friendships and establishing desired relationships with peers.
• Complete household chores to the extent necessary to maintain high standards of health, sanitation, safety and building maintenance at all times.
• Assist clients in receiving needed medical, dental and counselling services.
• Communicate with client’s families and day and employment program personal as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining records of medical/dental services, petty cash funds and client funds entrusted to the company as assigned by supervisor.
• Serve as shift supervisor as assigned by supervisor.
• Administer medication to clients who need support taking medication.
• Attend staff meetings and all required training programs as assigned by the supervisor.
• Transport clients in company vehicles as required.
• Perform other such duties as may be assigned for providing excellent customer services and for the most effective operation of the company.

Qualifications

• Ability to frequently lift a minimum of fifty pounds (50lbs).
• Must pass and maintain certification in mandated trainings including but not limited to Crisis Management, CPR and First Aid.
• Operate vehicles in accordance with applicable laws, insurance company requirements and Aurora Staffing Policies.
• Must be cleared for employment under the Criminal History Background Checks (CHRI).
• Clearance from the state of N.J. Department of Human Services Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (N.J.A.C. 10:44D) is required.
• Must be able to successfully complete any other training(s) as assigned or deemed necessary by Aurora Staffing, DDD/DCF, and/or the specific program element.
• Must pass a drug screen pre-employment and participate in random drug screens as assigned.
• Be cleared through the Child Abuse Registry Check (CARI)

Education Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• A driver’s license valid in their current state of residence
• one (1) year of experience in a responsible, paid position.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or the elderly preferred.

About Archway Programs

Archway Programs is a diverse, non-profit, human services organization which includes approved private schools for students with disabilities and unmatched services for children and adults of all ages. Built on a solid foundation of core values, providing safety, possessing compassion and promoting individuality, Archway Programs strives to improve the life of every individual served. Our goal is to ensure that each individual’s needs are met and customized services are provided and partnered with passionate, committed and talented professionals in a safe environment.