Direct Support Professional

About the role

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, the agency 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.

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.
• Safeguard the well-being of residents by monitoring individual health, administering medication as prescribed, and ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of residents.
• Performs household chores as needed and assists residents to determine social, recreational, or educational activities of choice.
• Interacts with residents' family members and friends, facilitates communications and engagement within the community, and attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment; rotates household chores and adheres to standard health precautions.
• Adheres to all PILLAR policies and procedures.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age (for insurance purposes)
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of successful employment with the same establishment or agency
• One 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

Qualifications

• 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).
• Required to complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow health and safety protocols
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with daily living activities

Benefits

Pillar Care Continuum offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$19.00 per hour

Schedule

Thursday 11pm-9am and Friday, Saturday 11pm-7am (26 hours)