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Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k) matching, • Bonus based on performance, • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule, • Opportunity for advancement Our ideal candidate will be passionate about helping others get the incredible sleep their body needs. Exceptional customer service will come naturally to them, and engaging with customers will be effortless. They will bring joy and positivity to the store, and they'll find it rewarding and meaningful to use their knowledge and experience to assist clients in finding the perfect solution for their needs. While prior experience selling mattresses would be nice, it isnt necessary we will teach you everything you need to know and help you become an expert on all things sleep. Prior experience in a retail, sales or customer service position of some sort is essential. Job Summary As a Retail Sleep Consultant for the Ethical Mattress Company, you will provide our customers with an outstanding shopping experience, fitting them for the best possible mattress and pillows to meet their specific needs. To be successful, you must listen closely to your customers and identify their needs, deploying your knowledge and expertise to help them find the perfect sleep solution for their situation. You will support customer interactions across our entire omni-channel business, working to provide an outstanding experience for customers in our store, on our site, or over the phone. And to recognize the role you'll play supporting sales across all channels, you will be commissioned on sales across all channels, including those customers you may not have met or interacted with. This role is located in Millburn, New Jersey, and is exclusively an on-site role at our retail store located at 387 Millburn Avenue. The position is intended as part-time to start (20-30 hours per week), but can quickly grow to a full-time position if that is what you're seeking. Whether part-time or full-time, our ideal candidate is someone looking for a long-term role and with the potential to grow with the business. Responsibilities • Consistently provide customers with genuine, friendly, personable and professional service, while going above and beyond to achieve positive outcomes for the customer and the brand., • Approach each customer interaction as an opportunity to help them achieve a more positive sleep experience for themselves and their family. Our goal isn't to sell a mattress, it is to help the customer solve their sleep problem., • Effectively utilize all tools and processes as provided and required, including both digital and offline platforms, in order to service the customer professionally while maintaining company records as needed., • Communicate opportunities and issues to leadership for immediate attention and resolution., • Provide your feedback and perspective in the development and implementation of best practices., • Support store operations effectively to ensure customer needs are met and sales are fulfilled while at all times achieving the high standards of our brand., • Your schedule will be a mix of weekday and weekend hours. Schedules are flexible and adaptable, but you will typically be asked to work 1 weekend day (either Saturday or Sunday) plus 3 to 4 weekdays., • Success will be achieved through best-in-class execution and measured by top-line sales contribution combined with feedback from your customers and teammates.Candidate Qualities & Qualifications, • A positive, upbeat and personable attitude is essential., • A passion for people, and a knack for providing outstanding customer service., • Excellent communication skills; must be well-spoken, confident, a great listener and empathetic., • A commitment to going above and beyond; a "no task too small" outlook., • A quick learner, resourceful, structured, proactive, with a high attention to detail., • Curiosity and willingness to investigate unknown topics to a deeper level., • Self-reliant, a self-starter, and have a "roll up your sleeves and get it done" mentality., • Prior mattress sales experience is a PLUS, but not required., • Prior retail sales and/or customer service experience is essential, i.e. retail store associate, restaurant, front desk, etc., • Valid Drivers License with access to reliable transportation, • High School Diploma or equivalent is required; some college is preferred., • English-fluency is required., • Must be comfortable working with computers and have experience with Microsoft applications., • Must meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.We maintain a motivated culture of success; those who are reliable, dependable and punctual will thrive here. Benefits And Perks • This is a part time position (20 to 30 hours per week), • Benefits include paid sick time, paid vacation time, and workers compensation insurance., • Flexible scheduling options to accommodate your needs. About The Ethical Mattress Company Were changing the world one mattress at a time. Every mattress we sell is toxin-free and made in the USA with natural and organic materials. We guarantee our customers the lowest prices without using phony discounts or high-pressure sales tactics, and we provide each customer with the personalized and exceptional service one can only get from a small business. The Ethical Mattress Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Job Description Job Title: Service Technician Job Type: Full-time Company Information Our company was established in 1984 as an HVAC service company. We have grown into one of the largest mechanical contractors in NJ servicing large commercial and industrial buildings consisting of chiller plants, built-up penthouses, and large HVAC equipment. We believe all customer interactions should be executed with the highest level of professionalism, excellence, and competency at all levels of the organization. We are looking for highly motivated, self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision to join our growing team of HVAC professionals. Signing Bonus Based on Experience Qualifications: Minimum of 5 Years Experience • EPA Certified • Clean Driver's License This position is responsible for diagnosing & repairing HVAC system's, with accuracy and to the customer’s satisfaction. This position has working conditions that expose you to various weather conditions and require you to work outside normal working hours including evening, weekends, and holidays. Responsibilities Service technician is responsible for diagnosing and repairing HVAC systems, on time and to the customer’s satisfaction. This position has working conditions that expose you to various weather conditions and require you to work outside normal working hours including evening, weekends, and holidays, when necessary. · Maintain and repair heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems consisting of various mechanical, duct, and piping systems. · Identify maintenance risks on equipment. · Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC systems. · Clean, adjust and repair systems, and perform preventative maintenance. · Perform emergency repairs promptly and efficiently. · Site preparation & clean-up · Maintain a clean truck and job site. · Ensure compliance with code standards and system specifications. · Maintain regular attendance and willingness to work OT and weekends. · Work as a professional with clients, co-workers, and subcontractors Required skills and strengths: · A valid driver's license and a clean driving record · Proficient in reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and work plans. · Union Employee Preferred · Experience as an HVAC Service Technician · Ability to work staggered schedule · Must be able to perform the physical requirement of the job · Strong customer service and communication skills · Able to work in a fast-paced environment · Able to multi-task and focus amid distractions · Good listener and a team player · Detail oriented · Organized, flexible and follow directions · Hard-working and motivated Minimum Requirements · Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs. · Must be able to climb ladders. · Must be able to endure walking, squatting, bending, balancing, climbing, kneeling, crawling and prolonged standing. · Ability to advise customers of potential issues and suggest upgrades to improve efficiency and indoor air quality products. · Follow instructions from supervisor and complete in a timely manner. · Work cooperatively with others. Work independently with little direction. · Interact with clients to ensure satisfaction.

Job DescriptionPosition Title: Bilingual Therapeutic Visitation Specialist Reports to: Supervising Therapeutic Visitation Specialist Broad Function: Provide therapeutic visitation services. II: PROFESSIONALISM: 1. Values and participates in the Team as a proactive member., 2. Respects others’ professional opinions and tolerates a range of feelings., 3. Able to give and receive constructive criticism., 4. Willing to take on extra work as needed (i.e. when there is a vacancy). III: SUPERVISION: • Attends supervision consistently and comes prepared., • Able to receive feedback and learn from it., • Attends all necessary trainings in compliance with the SVS model., • Schedules and conducts visits in the least-restrictive, most home-like location (the first preference being within the family's home) while ensuring the safety of the children., • Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with families that is culturally sensitive, utilizing family’s preferred language considering a family’s faith and culture., • Ensures the environment for parent-child contact is safe, non-traumatizing, and promotes healthy attachment., • Uses strengths-based, solutions-focused, family centered, trauma informed strategies to elicit family input., • Advocates for parents/families as necessary and supports them in advocating for themselves., • Uses a process to gather information which includes reviewing collateral information and inquiring about family's natural supports., • Completes required assessment tools including but not limited to bio-psychosocial assessments, Rose Wentz Matrix and SVS Caregiver Surveys., • Documents contacts with families in agency's progress notes and DCP&P contact sheets., • Creates a visitation plan with active familial involvement and updates the plan at regular intervals., • Facilitates visit planning meetings and participates in other relevant meetings., • Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with DCP&P, other providers, and supports., • Links the family to community resources, formal and informal supports, and coordinates with DCP&P., • Collaborates with and shares relevant information with DCP&P staff, other providers, and supports., • Provides therapeutic support and modeling around appropriate and nurturing parenting., • Uses clinical interventions and trauma informed approaches to promote behavioral change in caregivers and children through education, modeling, reinforcement, and empowerment., • Interventions may include but are not limited to: Elements of family counseling, play therapy, art therapy, and/or individual therapy; focused on improving parenting skills, attunement, and communication within the family., • Intervening in the event of a safety issue., • Incorporating trauma informed care to all facets of treatment., • Creates an environment that empowers family members, including parents, children, and caregivers to communicate their goals and needs., • Utilizes various interviewing and/or communication techniques in a culturally competent manner., • Recognizes non-verbal communication and maintains good eye contact and posture., • Enhances parental skills by goal setting, modeling, mentoring, reinforcement, feedback and reflection through a trauma-informed perspective., • Prepares for each visit with caregivers reviewing goals and expectations and encouraging them to be the lead in visit planning., • Debriefs with caregivers after each visit to allow for processing and self-reflection and discussion of strengths and challenges., • Provides in-home aftercare services in the event of reunification of families., • Provides transportation for parents and/or children to and from visitation location., • Engages in case presentations and completes timely documentation., • Prepares case presentations and engages in case discussions/consultations., • Maintains electronic health record and completes all internal and external documentation needs in accordance with program guidelines., • Perform other duties as assigned. SPECIFICATIONS: • Education & Experience: Candidates must possess a master’s degree in social work or related field (e.g. counseling) and a valid professional license: (LPC, LCSW LAC, LSW, CSW). Must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey with safe driving record. Minimum of one (1) year of work experience with children and families, particularly families involved with the child welfare system and/or affected by trauma. Experience working with diverse populations., • Knowledge: Knowledge of the child welfare system, community resources, social services, and mental health systems. Knowledge of appropriate therapeutic interventions in crisis and non-crisis situations. Knowledge of infant, child and adolescent stages of growth and development. Knowledge of trauma and its effect on children and families. Knowledge of county’s local and highway roads., • Skills and Abilities: Bilingual: English and Spanish or Haitian Creole or Portugese. Excellent time management skills. Organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous visiting families and systems of care simultaneously to promote best practices. Outstanding human relations skills and the ability to function autonomously and in a team environment. Effective oral and written communication skills. Effectively solve problems and communicate information, including the identification and communication of problems and/or issues with appropriate team and management staff. Ability to utilize therapeutic approaches with children and families. Model, coach, support, and mentor parents on use of nurturing and safe parenting. Ability to deliver and score assessment tools. Excellent computer skills with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and/or electronic health record systems. Safely operate a motor vehicle abiding by all applicable traffic laws. Ensure safety of all passengers through appropriate safety measures including use of seat belts, car and booster seats and/or child safety locks., • Professional Characteristics: Open, warm, empathic, attentive listener, self-aware, ethical, creative, organized, flexible, open to constructive feedback, patient, responsible, able to work independently, mature, self-motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic, willing to take on additional tasks and responsibilities, interested in seeking additional training and skills. Experience/willingness to work with culturally diverse populations., • Work Environment/Physical Demands: The individual must possess the ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and lifting of up to or in excess of 50 pounds. A flexible working schedule with 5 days per week evening availability. Some working time is spent out of the office transporting children and/or parents to and from visits and observing visits in families’ homes or in the community (parks, libraries, restaurants, jails, etc.)Salary : $73,000 Vacation & Benefits: • Vacation: As a full-time employee working generally 35 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the Family Connections group benefit plans. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement plans, and additional supplementary benefits. Yes, you can elect to not enroll into these benefits. You will also be eligible to accrue vacation, personal, and sick days in addition to 12 paid holidays, and summer wellness Fridays. Powered by JazzHR 62Ov2TNUf1

Job Description Job Purpose Under the supervision of the Residential/Community Based Supports Supervisor, the Case Manager serves individuals with learning, developmental and behavioral health disabilities through: direct support/case management; positive direction; and, advocacy in the community on behalf of and with the client. All are accomplished in accordance with JESPY program policies and procedures. The client is the focus of services. The Case Manager assesses the client initially and on an ongoing basis to identify current level of care and service gaps. The Case Manager coordinates services accordingly, as client’s needs change. The Case Manager promotes money management skills. Tasks include teaching clients to develop and maintain budgets, use of banking services, and planning for major purchases. The Case Manager completes ledgers, reconciles accounts and assists with spending choices. The Case Manager gradually promotes the client’s ability to assume mastery of personal financial matters. Essential Functions • Establishes a collaborative relationship with involved family members or significant others in order to advance identified goals. Will provide supportive services to individual clients; if more in depth services are required, initiate a referral to the clinical services division on the client’s behalf., • Maintains and expands skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services. Attends trainings as directed and applies new knowledge to current assignment. Obtains and maintains all required certifications. As the identified lead service provider, the Case Manager communicates and proactively interfaces with all JESPY staff and with the client’s major external contacts (e.g., family members, employers, other agencies)., • Assumes leadership in interactions with representatives of the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities or assigned support coordinators, if applicable., • Reports and/or documents, in a concise, understandable, and legible manner in the electronic health record (EHR). Case notes need to demonstrate a direct relationship to the achievement of treatment goals as defined in the ISP or the Annual Case Evaluation. Completion of daily logs, accident reports, incident reports, outcome data sheets and all appropriate Agency and government forms are to be done in a timely manner. Case Manager takes the lead in convening the Annual Case Evaluation meeting, • Under the guidance of the Director of Operations the Case Manager and/or Entitlements Coordinator will become knowledgeable in understanding the client’s continued eligibility for entitlements sufficient to address the client’s needs. Works with client and family to maximize client’s resources, • As necessary, the Case Manager assumes responsibility for arranging client transportation to attend vital appointments, • Maintains an annual calendar of important medical events that may include such items as annual physicals, vision/auditory exams and medication monitoring. Consult with various medical or psychiatric providers as necessary., • Actively participates in department meetings, supervision meetings and case conferences, • Visits client’s residence at least monthly to ensure that the client is living in a safe, clean and hygienic environment, and that the client has sufficient food and clothing, • Collaborates with the assigned Daily Living Skills (DLS) counselor, • Consults regularly with the WREE department regarding potential placements or ongoing adaptation at current training or work sites, • Good Work Ethic, • Flexibility and Adaptability:, • Good Judgment, • Communications, • Listening Skills, • Confidentiality, • Awareness, • Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships, • Adhere strictly to HIPAA requirements and all agency confidentiality guidelines., • Establish positive, balanced relationships with clients, as demonstrated by:, • treatment of individuals with respect and dignity and in an age and culturally appropriate manner;, • a commitment towards the individual's rights and responsibilities; and, • Adopts all Agency policies and procedures and attends mandatory in-service programs., • Reports any incident or accident involving oneself, or Agency clients. Reports all unusual, questionable or dangerous situations to the management immediately. Provides all information in writing, necessary to assist in completing the required report., • Immediately reports any suspicion of verbal, physical, sexual abuse or neglect on the part of clients or any staff to the immediate supervisor and Executive Director., • Reports immediately any unusual, inappropriate or potentially risky behavior on the part of anyone visiting an individual at any of the JESPY sites, to the site supervisor, the Director of Operations, or the Executive Director, • Maintains strict confidentiality of organizational and individual information, in accordance with HIPAA standards., • Demonstrates concern and courtesy to clients, staff, family members and visitors. Educational Requirements • Supports JESPY House policies, vision, and core values while empowering all clients to direct their own life choices, • Knowledgeable about the person-centered approach to service delivery. As an empathic listener, remain patient, listen carefully and offer appropriate feedback to clients served, • Maintain strict and professional boundaries particularly in regard to confidentiality., • Understanding of learning and developmental disabilities and best approaches to working with clients with these disabilities, • Communicates effectively in writing; completes all time sensitive written and electronic documents, • Skilled at working well with other staff members. Ability to coordinate the efforts of the client’s various caregivers, • Hourly, • Monday through Friday This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. • Must be available for coverage on some weekends and after 5pm when required., • Valid driving license is required, • Must hold CPR/First Aid Valid Certification, • Successful clearance of NJ background check, • Successful clearance of Drug Screening, • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift to 10 pounds.

Job Description Job Purpose Under the supervision of the Shared Housing, the Daily Living Skills Counselor/Direct Support at JESPY House serves individuals with learning, developmental and behavioral health disabilities through support and development of daily living skills; positive direction; and, advocacy in the community on behalf of and with the client. This is a weekend position. Candidates must be available weekends. Responsibilities • Supports JESPY House policies, vision, and core values while empowering all clients to direct their own life choices., • Maintains and expands skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services. Attends trainings as directed and applies new knowledge to current assignment. Obtains and maintains all required certifications. As a support service counselor, the DLS Counselor communicates regularly and proactively interfaces with JESPY Case Managers as required, • Provides supportive services to individual clients; if more in depth services are required, initiate a referral to the Case Manager., • Establishes a collaborative relationship with involved family members or significant others to advance identified goals. Essential Functions • Collaborates with the assigned Case Manager, • Assist with food ordering or shopping when necessary, • Supervise and teach necessary skills regarding cooking, cleaning and laundry, • Report to supervisors and/or building superintendent about needed repairs, • Inspect client’s refrigerator on a weekly basis, • Conduct monthly fire drills and coordinate inspection of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, • Represents as the agency liaison with building superintendents, • Informs client, case manager, family and/or support coordinator when new clothes, shoes, or household appliances are needed, • Cooperates with licensee or DDD staff in any inspection or investigation, • Must check email and voicemail daily, • Utilize Foothold Awards daily to access client information. All notes are required to be entered into Foothold within a 3 (three) day period from date of client interaction., • Responsible for tracking both non-DDD and DDD clients’ progress through electronic documentation as well as client goals through the daily tracking record as it relates to their service plan., • Attend any additional Foothold trainings, workshops and meetings., • Other responsibilities as assigned., • General knowledge of agency policy and procedures, • Submits weekly and monthly reports on client’s status, • Informs case manager when new clothes, shoes, or household appliances are needed, • Work Ethic, • Flexibility and Adaptability, • Judgment, • Ability to Work Independently, • Communications., • Confidentiality, • Listening Skills, • Awareness., • Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships, • Supporting Good Health Commitment to Core Value • Adhere strictly to HIPAA requirements and all agency confidentiality guidelines., • Establish positive, balanced relationships with clients, as demonstrated by:, • treatment of individuals with respect and dignity and in an age and culturally appropriate manner;, • a commitment towards the individual's rights and responsibilities; and, • establishment of clear boundaries that allow for productive interactions. Reporting n/a Other Responsibilities • Other responsibilities that may arise within the job scope, • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Educational Requirements • Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred, • Valid New Jersey Driver’s license, • Basic computer skills, • Knowledgeable about the person-centered approach to service delivery. As an empathic listener, remain patient, listen carefully and offer appropriate feedback to clients served., • Maintain strict and professional boundaries particularly regarding confidentiality., • Understanding of learning and developmental disabilities and best approaches to working with clients with these disabilities., • Communicates effectively in writing; completes all time sensitive written and electronic documents., • Skilled at collaborating well with other members of the interdisciplinary team., • Proficient with Foothold EHR, Microsoft Word and Excel Preferred, • Reports and/or documents, in a concise, understandable, and legible manner in the electronic health record (EHR), Foothold. Case notes need to demonstrate a direct relationship to the achievement of treatment goals as defined in the ISP or the Annual Case Evaluation. Completion of daily logs, accident reports, incident reports, outcome data sheets and all appropriate Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Hourly - Weekends Special Working Conditions/Physical/Requirements – Working Environment • Able to walk up and downstairs, • Valid driving license is required, • Must hold a high school diploma, • Valid New Jersey driver's license is required, • Must hold CPR/First Aid Valid Certification - (We will train), • Successful clearance of NJ background check, • Successful clearance of Drug Screening, • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Direct Reports n/a Salary Salary commensurate with experience Notes/Comments This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. REVISED: 1/2/19

Job Description Job Purpose Under the supervision of the Shared Housing, the Daily Living Skills Counselor/Direct Support at JESPY House serves individuals with learning, developmental and behavioral health disabilities through support and development of daily living skills; positive direction; and, advocacy in the community on behalf of and with the client. Responsibilities • Supports JESPY House policies, vision, and core values while empowering all clients to direct their own life choices., • Maintains and expands skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services. Attends trainings as directed and applies new knowledge to current assignment. Obtains and maintains all required certifications. As a support service counselor, the DLS Counselor communicates regularly and proactively interfaces with JESPY Case Managers as required, • Provides supportive services to individual clients; if more in depth services are required, initiate a referral to the Case Manager., • Establishes a collaborative relationship with involved family members or significant others to advance identified goals. Essential Functions • Collaborates with the assigned Case Manager, • Assist with food ordering or shopping when necessary, • Supervise and teach necessary skills regarding cooking, cleaning and laundry, • Report to supervisors and/or building superintendent about needed repairs, • Inspect client’s refrigerator on a weekly basis, • Conduct monthly fire drills and coordinate inspection of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, • Represents as the agency liaison with building superintendents, • Informs client, case manager, family and/or support coordinator when new clothes, shoes, or household appliances are needed, • Cooperates with licensee or DDD staff in any inspection or investigation, • Must check email and voicemail daily, • Utilize Foothold Awards daily to access client information. All notes are required to be entered into Foothold within a 3 (three) day period from date of client interaction., • Responsible for tracking both non-DDD and DDD clients’ progress through electronic documentation as well as client goals through the daily tracking record as it relates to their service plan., • Attend any additional Foothold trainings, workshops and meetings., • Other responsibilities as assigned., • General knowledge of agency policy and procedures, • Submits weekly and monthly reports on client’s status, • Informs case manager when new clothes, shoes, or household appliances are needed, • Work Ethic, • Flexibility and Adaptability, • Judgment, • Ability to Work Independently, • Communications., • Confidentiality, • Listening Skills, • Awareness., • Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships, • Supporting Good Health Commitment to Core Value • Adhere strictly to HIPAA requirements and all agency confidentiality guidelines., • Establish positive, balanced relationships with clients, as demonstrated by:, • treatment of individuals with respect and dignity and in an age and culturally appropriate manner;, • a commitment towards the individual's rights and responsibilities; and, • establishment of clear boundaries that allow for productive interactions. Reporting n/a Other Responsibilities • Other responsibilities that may arise within the job scope, • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Educational Requirements • Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred, • Valid New Jersey driver’s license and car, • Basic computer skills, • Knowledgeable about the person-centered approach to service delivery. As an empathic listener, remain patient, listen carefully and offer appropriate feedback to clients served., • Maintain strict and professional boundaries particularly regarding confidentiality., • Understanding of learning and developmental disabilities and best approaches to working with clients with these disabilities., • Communicates effectively in writing; completes all time sensitive written and electronic documents., • Skilled at collaborating well with other members of the interdisciplinary team., • Proficient with Foothold EHR, Microsoft Word and Excel, • Reports and/or documents, in a concise, understandable, and legible manner in the electronic health record (EHR), Foothold. Case notes need to demonstrate a direct relationship to the achievement of treatment goals as defined in the ISP or the Annual Case Evaluation. Completion of daily logs, accident reports, incident reports, outcome data sheets and all appropriate Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Hourly - Per Diem Special Working Conditions/Physical/Requirements – Working Environment • Able to walk up and downstairs., • Must be available for coverage on some weekends and after 5pm when required., • Valid New Jersey Driver's license is required, • Must hold a high school diploma, • Valid New Jersey driver's license is required, • Must hold CPR/First Aid Valid Certification (We will train), • Successful clearance of NJ background check, • Successful clearance of Drug Screening, • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Direct Reports n/a Salary Salary commensurate with experience Notes/Comments This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. REVISED: 1/2/19

Job Description Job Purpose Under the supervision of the Shared Housing, the Daily Living Skills Counselor at JESPY House serves individuals with learning, developmental and behavioral health disabilities through support and development of daily living skills; positive direction; and, advocacy in the community on behalf of and with the client. Responsibilities · Supports JESPY House policies, vision, and core values while empowering all clients to direct their own life choices. · Maintains and expands skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services. Attends trainings as directed and applies new knowledge to current assignment. Obtains and maintains all required certifications. As a support service counselor, the DLS Counselor communicates regularly and proactively interfaces with JESPY Case Managers as required · Provides supportive services to individual clients; if more in depth services are required, initiate a referral to the Case Manager. · Establishes a collaborative relationship with involved family members or significant others to advance identified goals. Essential Functions · Collaborates with the assigned Case Manager · Assist with food ordering or shopping when necessary · Supervise and teach necessary skills regarding cooking, cleaning and laundry · Report to supervisors and/or building superintendent about needed repairs · Inspect client’s refrigerator on a weekly basis · Conduct monthly fire drills and coordinate inspection of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors · Represents as the agency liaison with building superintendents · Informs client, case manager, family and/or support coordinator when new clothes, shoes, or household appliances are needed · Cooperates with licensee or DDD staff in any inspection or investigation · Must check email and voicemail daily · Utilize Foothold Awards daily to access client information. All notes are required to be entered into Foothold within a 3 (three) day period from date of client interaction. · Responsible for tracking both non-DDD and DDD clients’ progress through electronic documentation as well as client goals through the daily tracking record as it relates to their service plan. · Attend any additional Foothold trainings, workshops and meetings. · Other responsibilities as assigned. · General knowledge of agency policy and procedures · Submits weekly and monthly reports on client’s status · Informs case manager when new clothes, shoes, or household appliances are needed · Cooperates with licensee or DDD staff in any inspection or investigation Competencies · Work Ethic · Flexibility and Adaptability · Judgment · Ability to Work Independently · Communications. · Confidentiality · Listening Skills · Awareness. · Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships · Supporting Good Health Commitment to Core Value • Adhere strictly to HIPAA requirements and all agency confidentiality guidelines., • Establish positive, balanced relationships with clients, as demonstrated by:, • treatment of individuals with respect and dignity and in an age and culturally appropriate manner;, • a commitment towards the individual's rights and responsibilities; and, • establishment of clear boundaries that allow for productive interactions. Reporting n/a Other Responsibilities · Other responsibilities that may arise within the job scope · Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Educational Requirements · High School Diploma with some college preferred Work Experience Requirement · Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred · Valid driver’s license and car · Basic computer skills · Good communication skills Skills/Abilities · Knowledgeable about the person-centered approach to service delivery. As an empathic listener, remain patient, listen carefully and offer appropriate feedback to clients served. • Maintain strict and professional boundaries particularly regarding confidentiality., • Understanding of learning and developmental disabilities and best approaches to working with clients with these disabilities., • Communicates effectively in writing; completes all time sensitive written and electronic documents., • Skilled at collaborating well with other members of the interdisciplinary team., • Proficient with Foothold EHR, Microsoft Word and Excel, • Reports and/or documents, in a concise, understandable, and legible manner in the electronic health record (EHR), Foothold. Case notes need to demonstrate a direct relationship to the achievement of treatment goals as defined in the ISP or the Annual Case Evaluation. Completion of daily logs, accident reports, incident reports, outcome data sheets and all appropriate Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Hourly Availability between the hours of 8am and 7pm may be required, based on the needs of the clients. Special Working Conditions/Physical/Requirements – Working Environment · Able to walk up and downstairs. · Must be available for coverage on some weekends and after 5pm when required. · Valid driving license is required • Must hold a high school diploma, • Valid New Jersey driver's license is required, • Must hold CPR/First Aid Valid Certification, • Successful clearance of NJ background check, • Successful clearance of Drug Screening · The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Direct Reports n/a Salary Salary commensurate with experience Notes/Comments This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.