YAI-posted 4 months ago
$18 - $18/Yr
Part-time • Entry Level
NJ
1-10 employees

The position involves assisting individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities while upholding their personal rights. The role requires patience and tolerance, providing emotional support and building positive relationships. Responsibilities include supporting individuals to meet personal goals that enhance their quality of life, engaging in respectful communications, encouraging social interactions, and facilitating activities that foster community connections. The employee will be responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals, ensuring adherence to program guidelines, facilitating learning in fire safety, and identifying signs of potential harm. The role also involves ensuring health, wellness, and safety through appropriate supervision and crisis management, while following individualized service and behavior support plans. The employee will maintain a clean and organized therapeutic environment, assist with personal care and daily living activities, and support person-centered advocacy. Additional responsibilities include medication administration, scheduling medical appointments, and maintaining communication with families and external providers.

  • Assist individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities.
  • Provide emotional support and build positive relationships.
  • Support individuals to meet personal goals that enhance quality of life.
  • Engage in respectful communications and encourage social interactions.
  • Supervise, protect, and care for individuals at all times.
  • Facilitate learning and training in fire safety.
  • Identify and escalate signs of potential harm to self or others.
  • Ensure health, wellness, and safety through appropriate supervision.
  • Manage crisis situations while adhering to policies and regulations.
  • Implement person-centered, individualized plans.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized therapeutic environment.
  • Assist with personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Teach and develop habilitative and rehabilitative skills.
  • Facilitate ethical decision making and support communication.
  • Plan and prepare balanced meals according to dietary restrictions.
  • Transport and escort individuals to various activities and appointments.
  • Administer medication as prescribed and manage medication inventory.
  • Schedule and ensure attendance at medical appointments.
  • Utilize agency vehicle for transportation and maintain related logs.
  • Collect, record, and summarize data on individuals' behavior.
  • Communicate with circles of support to provide updates.
  • Complete necessary trainings and certifications.
  • Review communication logs and ensure accurate documentation.
  • Report maintenance and safety concerns to supervisors.
  • Utilize approved training techniques to respond to challenging behavior.
  • Provide support across various settings and programs.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or its educational equivalent.
  • Valid Driver’s License with no more than five points.
  • Ability to meet essential physical demands of the position.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Enthusiasm for working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
  • Basic computer skills including email and related systems.
  • Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Willingness to work beyond regularly scheduled hours.
  • Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
  • Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities and related clinical syndromes.
  • DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Medical and dental insurance with options for family.
  • Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
  • 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability.
  • Discounts on travel, entertainment, and shopping.
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