Habilitation Voc Specialist (Day Program - Orange NJ) Full-Time

Habilitation Voc Specialist Residential Services (Day Program)

Location: Essex County

Job Type: Full-Time

Monday through Friday 8am-4pm

Salary: $18.80

ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM

Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Residential Care Assistant/Direct Support Specialist, you'll provide compassionate support to help residents live their best lives. Your role includes assisting with daily activities such as hygiene, meals, and medication, creating a comfortable home environment, and fostering meaningful family and community connections.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as an advocate for all Pillar Care Continuum Day Program Consumers; setting an example to staff that protecting and promoting dignity, respect, independence, health, and safety is our primary commitment and responsibility.
• As guided by Senior Day Program Staff, serves on team within designated area of responsibility to determine daily program activities for everyone.
• Assists consumers to achieve the greatest degree of independence by supporting participation in program activities, always providing opportunities for choices; may provide tutorial attention to consumers in pursuit of IHP goals and objectives.
• Participates in community activities with consumers as assigned by Senior Habilitation / Vocational Specialist.
• Assists consumers with personal needs including transferring, toileting, cleaning, grooming, and feeding.
• Collects and records data as directed, including completing daily DTR's within the Electronic Client Record. Responsible for recording daily attendance within Electronic Client Record.
• As instructed by Senior Day Program staff and Behavior Coordinator, initiates or implements recommendations and/or behavior plans and maintain related documentation.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, individual supervision meetings and trainings as assigned; attends off-site trainings, and conferences.
• Drives a van route, serves as a van aide, as assigned by a supervisor or transportation coordinator.
• Performs other functions as directed by supervisor, PILLAR management, or funding source representatives.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age (Insurance Purposes)
• 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
• Successful completion of criminal background history and fingerprint examination
• Valid driver's license with fewer than 4 points at all times.

To be considered for the role, all applicants must be willing to undergo the terms prior to employment:

• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and receive clearance from the Department of Human Services, confirming they are not disqualified, before beginning work with individuals served by the organization.
• Must consent to having their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
• Must submit to drug testing prior to their start date.
• Required to complete an application for a name check against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).

Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.