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Day Program DSP - FT

Job Details

Job Location

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$18.00 Hourly

Job Shift

Monday to Friday: 7am to 3pm

Description

Day Habilitation Program - Full Time Day Program DSP.

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.);

+ 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;

+ 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

Qualifications

To be considered:

+ 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.

+ A valid NJ License: Probationary licenses are not accepted.

+ P.I.L.O.T. Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer