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Habilitation Voc Spec

Pillar care continuum

Wayne, NJ | Full Time

$61k-81k (estimate)

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Habilitation Voc Spec

$61k-81k (estimate)

Full Time 1 Week Ago

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Pillar care continuum is Hiring a Habilitation Voc Spec Near Wayne, NJ

Job Description

Position: Habilitation/Vocational Specialist (DSP)

Location: Wayne NJ

Shift: 8am-4pm

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (20 hours or more), PTO and Holidays for eligible roles.

SUMMARY :

Assists Senior Habilitation / Vocational Specialist in supporting consumers in pursuit of their IHP goals. Every staff person employed in a program funded by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities is required to cooperate with PILLAR Continuum, DDD and Medicaid officials in any inspection or investigation.

Essential Duties :

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 Habilitation / Vocational Specialist, 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 Habilitation / Vocational Specialist 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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS :

HS diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s License
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