Summary: The Arc of Union County Inc. is a leading provider of Person-Centered services to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Day Habilitation programming provides education and training to acquire the skills and experience needed to participate in the community, consistent with the Individual’s Service Plan (ISP). This includes activities supporting participants with building problem-solving skills, self-help, social skills, adaptive skills, daily living skills, and leisure skills. Activities and environments are designed to foster the acquisition of skills, building positive social behavior and interpersonal competence, greater independence and personal choice Adult Day Services Support Professional engages service recipients in small or large group outings to the community, leisure, educational activities and community experiences.

Adult Day Services Support Professional provides a safe, secure, and dependable support and assistance in areas that are necessary for service recipients to achieve full social inclusion, independence, personal and economic well-being as approved by the Individual Service Plan (ISP). Adult Day Services Support Professional focuses on improving the quality of life of service recipients.

Job responsibilities:

• Implement the strategies necessary to assist the individual in progressing toward his/her personally defined outcomes as indicated in the ISP.
• Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living; active involvement in service recipients Community inclusion and Participation, promote Independence, Safety Awareness and Learning Activities.
• Support and assist service recipients in educational, enrichment or recreational activities as outlined in his/her Service Plan to enhance inclusion in the community.
• Implement skill development, Behavior plans, ISP and other plans as developed as directed.
• Record data (in Therap) relative to assigned outcomes for service recipients, including ISP tracking, Daily Training Record (DTR) etc.
• Provide transporting services to recipients during community outings, leisure, educational activities, community experience, and to and from the day program.
• Operate all agency vehicles in accord with all applicable state, local and or federal legislation as well as within agency guidelines.
• Inspect the vehicle thoroughly before and after each trip. Verify that the assigned vehicle and equipment is in a manner that provides safety and comfort to all individuals served and staff members by checking vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, turn signals, mechanical equipment, etc.
• Provide timely, thorough and effective communications regarding service recipient to all appropriate parties including but not limited to program staff, supervisors, directors and/or administration.

Skills:

• This position requires ability to use Windows software, ability to use a data entry software such as Therap, ability to complete shift and Individual Served ISP Data entry in web based electronic platform. Training will be provided. Willing and able to learn all areas of support, service and function outlined above, or some familiarity, knowledge or experience in Social Supports Services for Individuals with developmental disabilities.Must be able to successfully complete all required trainings and be able to follow directions and complete all assigned responsibilities. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Basic computer and math skills required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age or older. Willing to learn or some familiarity, knowledge or experience in Social Supports Services for Individuals with developmental disabilities
• Minimum of three years driving experience, current and valid New Jersey Driver license and a good driving record.

ADA (to include but not limited to):

This is an active role position which requires a minimum of 30% sitting, 40% walking/standing, 10% driving, 20% lifting and or moving Items. These roles will require staff to lift or transfer a minimum of 35 lbs during routine tasks. Ability to apply Agency Training Crisis Management Techniques when necessary consistent with criteria as trained; the techniques include- Punch Blocks, Kick Blocks, Bear Hug, Basket holds and Take Down.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE provided daily, temperature screenings, health assessment questionnaire provided, social distancing guidelines in place, sanitizing, disinfecting, and daily cleaning procedures in place. Employee access to cleaning materials to include hand sanitizers

Application Question(s):

• Can you comfortably drive and navigate an (8) passenger van?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NJ Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

This position requires that information related to service recipient, employee, program operations is handled, channeled, managed and delivered professionally to the appropriate and right personnel or party consistent with agency and department policy.