Direct Support Professional - Long Valley - Aurora Staffing

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 Legacy Treatment Services:

With locations in 17 New Jersey counties, Legacy is looking for qualified individuals to help join our mission in caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Benefits 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• On-site FREE medical center
• 403b retirement plan
• Continuing education programs
• Tuition-assisted program
• Career growth opportunities
• Professional Development Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement Program

Salary: Starting at $15.50 / hr depending on education / experience 

Job Summary

This position pays a $2.00per hour shift differential for hours worked from 11pm Friday through 11pm Sunday for both FT and PT employees.

The Pamoja Program is a group home for adolescents in a community setting. We are looking for direct support professionals to make a positive difference with the clients in the program. 

On a daily basis, you can expect to:

• Relate with adolescents, understand what they are going through in their lives and build rapport
• Show adolescents that they can change their lives by themselves by giving them direction
• Use positive reinforcement and other techniques to keep adolescents on the right track
• Assist in teaching life skills, such as cooking, laundry and cleaning
• Get moving and go outside to play basketball, tennis, bean bag toss and other activities
• Lead by example and have a positive mindset

• 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.

• 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 Legacy Treatment Services

Legacy’s services are provided based on the principles of wellness and recovery. They aim to improve client's overall well-being by assisting them in recognizing and acknowledging their needs and strengths while incorporating them into an individualized service plan. We work to help individuals develop skills and utilize support systems to independently manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.