Lead Day Direct Support Professional

y Habilitation Program - Full Time Lead Day Program DSP.
 

P.I.L.O.T. Services is under new leadership and excited about our new “We Care” approach for those we support and our staff. Are you looking to join a small but passionate organization? One that shares its vision with all staff and that understands fun is as important as mission. If you are interested in promoting and supporting others, being creative in support and development of meaningful activities, have a solid work ethic and have a commitment to people with disabilities, please seek us out for an interview.  

P.I.L.O.T. Services is seeking a hands-on Full Time Lead Day Program DSP.  This position is located in our Day Habilitation program in Voorhees NJ, and reports to the Day Program Manager. Please see the requirements below. Primary responsibility is to work in the program of people with developmental disabilities, and be a support and to engage with them, always actively involved, making sure all programs and activities are carried out for the benefit of the persons served in the community.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to: 
 

• Provides supervision and training to adults with developmental disabilities in order to promote each person's growth toward his/her highest potential always following his/her individual plan and goals;
• Makes sure the program is personalized and individualized to each person served based on preference and personality;
• Shall teach and instruct people served to do as much as possible for themselves, per program plans, and to not conduct personal business on work time (no personal cell phones, reading, tv watching, writing, etc.);
• If requested, communicates with the day program staff concerning the individual program of a person served;
• Communicates concerns related to the persons served needs and any program operations needs to the Program Manager; in a timely manner;
• Utilizes approved behavior plans and intervention strategies to enhance the progress of achieving goals and objectives;
• Acts as a positive role model for persons served and Agency staff;
• Works hands on directly with people served to assist each person in developing independent living skills,such as mobility, personal hygiene, cleaning, toileting, and oral hygiene;
• During work hours, knows whereabouts of assigned persons served at all times;
• Meets with Behavior Specialist routinely for scheduled meetings and trainings;
• Is knowledgeable of routine and emergency medical procedures to include, but not limited to, CPR, vital signs, positioning, wheelchair usage, transfers, assistive devices, splints, dentures and walkers;
• Administers correct and timely medication consistent with the Prescription and Label on the medication packaging and records the dispensing of medications on the Medication Administration Record (MAR);
• Monitors and assists in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the persons served;
• Responsible for aiding persons served in the care and maintenance of his/her personal belongings and ensures these are secure and controlled by each person;
• Completes appropriate records and reports, i.e. monthly reports, incident reports, seizure records, program activity logs, fire drill reports, etc.;
• Participates with the daily cleaning of the program;
• Collects data relating to persons served progress according to Agency policy;
• Is responsible for transporting persons served to and from program (daily), as well as, to activities, and community outings;
• Assumes financial responsibility for Agency and persons served funds, documents same per agency policy;
• Communicates medical concerns to Registered Nurse and supervisor within the appropriate time frame;
• Uses approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations when persons served are in danger of injuring themselves or others;
• Knows the location of important program records: fire drills, water temps, medical records, menus, and other files; 
• Will cooperate with the Department of Human Services staff and P.I.L.O.T. investigation personnel in any investigation, inquiry, or inspection; 
• Complete other duties as assigned.

We offer the following benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans 
• Competitive Compensation  
• Generous paid time off  
• 401K Plan
• Life Insurance 
• Paid training

• Must be at least 21 years old
• A verifiable High School Diploma required
• Applicants are required to have at least one (1) year experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities who have challenging behaviors.
• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential.
• Applicants are required to have six (6) months to one (1) year prior experience in a lead or management role within a day program serving individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities (I/DD) or Mental Health.
• A valid NJ driver's license with less than 5 points (probationary license is not accepted) 

Salary : $19