Position Summary
- Promotes the community inclusion and support of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities by directly working with individuals in their homes and communities.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- 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 Archway Programs’ policies and DDD/DHS licensing standards.
- Cooperates fully with Archway Programs, 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 Archway Programs.
- 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 Archway Programs 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 counseling services.
- Communicate with client’s families and day and employment program personnel 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 service and for the most effective operation of the company.
Position Qualifications
- High school diploma or G.E.D., a driver’s license valid in their current state of residence and one (1) year of experience in a responsible, paid position. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or the elderly preferred.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Freehold, NJ 07728: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
