Residential Direct Support Specialist — Empower Lives

Pillar Care Continuum; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillar Care Continuum is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work in Residential Services in Morris County. You will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with daily activities, hygiene, meals, and medication management, while fostering home-like environments and community connections.

The role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and adherence to health and safety policies; weekend and evening shifts are required, and driving residents as needed. Training provided.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of successful employment with the same establishment or agency preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record (fewer than 4 points) preferred.

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; observe, identify, document and report changes in health and/or behavior.
• Perform household chores as needed and assist residents to determine social, recreational, or educational activities of choice.
• Administer medication as prescribed and monitor health while adhering to standard health precautions.
• Prepare and communicate progress notes relating to medication administration and daily activities as required by supervisor.
• Interact with residents' family members and friends, and facilitate community engagement.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Pillar Care Continuum is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work in Residential Services in Morris County. You will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with daily activities, hygiene, meals, and medication management, while fostering home-like environments and community connections.

The role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and adherence to health and safety policies; weekend and evening shifts are required, and driving residents as needed. Training provided.