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Job Description Direct Support Professional – Residential Services Location: Essex County Job Type: Part-Time Friday and Saturday 3pm-11pm Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm Salary: $19.00 ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Join our team and make a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Residential Care Assistant/Direct Support Specialist, you’ll provide compassionate support to help residents live their best lives. Your role includes assisting with daily activities such as hygiene, meals, and medication, creating a comfortable home environment, and fostering meaningful family and community connections. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Engages residents in activities of daily living to the extent of their ability and supports individual needs in areas of shopping, meal preparation, cleaning, bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, grooming and hygiene., • Supports individual health and service plans (HSP/ISP) or other goals and objectives; regularly observe, identify, document and report changes in health and / behavior., • Perform household chores as needed and assist residents to determine social, recreational, or educational activities of choice., • Adhering to standard health precautions, ensure well-being of residents by monitoring individual health, administering medication as prescribed., • Inspects individual equipment and furnishings for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to supervisor., • Ensure that safe and reliable transportation is available to residents. Drives van or other vehicle; escorts residents to scheduled programs or other activities, recreational opportunities, or medical appointments as assigned by supervisor., • Prepares and communicates written progress notes relating to medication administration, individual daily activities, medical emergencies and other related areas as required by supervisor., • Interacts with residents’ family members and friends, facilitate communications and engagement within the community., • Attending and participating in staff meetings may assist residents to participate in house meetings, • Performs other related tasks as required by Group Home Manager, • Maintain a clean and safe working environment; rotation of household chores and adhere to standard health precautions., • At least 18 years of age (Insurance Purposes), • HS Diploma or GED, • 1-2 Years of successful employment with the same establishment or agency, • 1 year experience supporting adults/children with developmental disabilities preferred, • Successful completion of criminal background history and fingerprint examination, • Valid driver's license with fewer than 4 points. To be considered for the role, all applicants must be willing to undergo the terms prior to employment: • Must successfully complete a criminal background check and receive clearance from the Department of Human Services, confirming they are not disqualified, before beginning work with individuals served by the organization., • Must consent to having their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities., • Must submit to drug testing prior to their start date., • Required to complete an application for a name check against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI)., • Required to complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI). Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you would like to learn more about our Residential Services: Pillar Care | Residential Services

Job Description Assistant Residential Manager – Residential Services Location: Passaic County Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $ 22.25 ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Join our team and make a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Residential Care Assistant/Direct Support Specialist, you’ll provide compassionate support to help residents live their best lives. Your role includes assisting with daily activities such as hygiene, meals, and medication, creating a comfortable home environment, and fostering meaningful family and community connections. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors and provides direct care toward consumer well-being in the areas of medical, psychological, communication, social, recreation, ADL skills, family/community functioning, and habilitation needs and IHP plans; presents verbal and written reports for the Residence Manager. • Ensures and accompanies consumer to medical and other related health care and needed appointments, • Supervises shift and Residential Care Assistants on shift; assists Residential Manager in providing training and supervision to staff as needed; provides new hire staff training in house, • Research, plans and accompanies consumers to programmatic activities, recreational opportunities, medical appointments or other activities, • Completes and maintains Medication Administration books and documents as needed and monthly; Completes monthly vehicle checklist and submits to the Coordinator of Transportation, • Functions as Residence Manager in manager’s absence; Administers DDD and Pillar Care Continuum policies and procedures promoting health, welfare and safety of residents., • Ensures Licensing standards are maintained, at all times; assists Manager with ensuring and conducting monthly fire drills, house and staff meeting, • Provides emergency coverage of residence or at ER in event of consumer or household emergency or incident, • Utilizes and responds appropriately per Pillar Care Continuum and DDD procedure during consumer emergencies and incidents and/or group home operational breakdown; reports on unusual incidents and utilizes emergency on call systems and procedures in a timely manner; utilizes Pillar Care Continuum and DDD incident reporting procedures as appropriate in a timely manner, • Assists Residence Manager as delegated with IHP coordination toward insuring implementation of IHP goals if applicable; assists w/ maintaining consumer record books; monthly submission of DDD attendance report and monthly reports on each consumer, • Assists Residence Manager in coordination of schedules and administration of DDD and Pillar Care Continuum policies and procedures promoting health, welfare and safety of residents; may conduct incident investigations, • Ensures that safe and reliable transportation is available to residents; may drive van or other available transportation; may escort residents to scheduled programmatic activities, recreational opportunities, medical appointments or other activities, • Interacts with family members of residents, day program staff, professional consultants, other provider agencies, DDD staff and the general public regarding specific as well as related general issues, • Completes programmatic reports including but not limited to monthly reports, attendance records, incident reports, health service referral forms, filing, • Participates in or carries out individual or Pillar Care Continuum team assignments and activities delegated by the Manager and/or Director of Residential Knowledge, experience and familiarity with various types of developmental disabilities in an adult population; knowledge of general practices and principles of residential services for adults with disabilities; working knowledge of statutes, rules and regulations governing the operation of a shared residential facility in New Jersey; understanding of the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities’ systems and programs; knowledge of trends in the fields of disabilities and advocacy • To successfully complete required Pillar Care Continuum and DDD core training in required period of time, • To adhere to DDD and Pillar Care Continuum policies, procedures and circulars and cooperate with Pillar Care Continuum, the Office of Licensing and the Division of Developmental Disabilities in any inspection or investigation, • To relate well to adults with disabilities, • To establish positive relationships with each individual, • To recruit, employ and supervise staff and follow Pillar Care Continuum and DDD personnel policies and practices; to maintain proper working relationships with individuals, staff, service coordinators, professional consultants, administrators, parents, guardians, sponsors and DDD staff, • To prepare and implement a budget and secure and account for resident funds, • To learn and understand each person’s individual needs and to carry out residential services by providing support and guidance, • To learn use of and to operate program and adaptive equipment, • To perform strenuous physical activity including supporting, lifting and transferring adults, • To drive a multi-Passenger Vehicle, • To communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, • To establish and maintain proper working relationships with supervisors, administrators, parents and others, • To respect and maintain confidentiality of individuals and staff, • To maintain a flexible work schedule which may entail evenings, overnights and or weekend assignments, • To maintain a safe working environment and adhere to standard health precautions, • To travel independently off-site, • To maintain a valid driver’s license with fewer than 5 points at all times, • Relate well with adults with disabilities, • Carry out program objectives, • Supervise staff, • Follow DDD and Pillar Care Continuum policies, guidelines and procedures, • Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing, • Maintain confidentiality, • Perform strenuous physical activity including lifting, supporting, and/or transferring adults with or without assistance, • Must successfully pass all core DDD trainings and Pillar Care Continuum trainings within 120 days of hire, • Maintain proper working relationships with consumers, staff, administrators, professional consultants, parents, guardians, sponsors and DDD personnel, • Maintain a safe environment and adhere to universal health precautions, • At least 18 years of age (Insurance Purposes), • HS Diploma or GED, • Must successfully complete a criminal background check and receive clearance from the Department of Human Services, confirming they are not disqualified, before beginning work with individuals served by the organization., • Must consent to having their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities., • Must submit to drug testing prior to their start date., • Required to complete an application for a name check against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI)., • Required to complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI). Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you like to learn more about our Residential Services: Pillar Care | Residential Services

Job Description Direct Support Professional – Residential Services Location: Passaic County Job Type: Full-Time Thursday through Monday 12am-8am Saturday through Wednesday 12am-8am Wednesday through Sunday 4pm-12am Sunday through Thursday 4pm-12am Friday through Tuesday 4pm-12am Salary: $19.00 ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Join our team and make a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Residential Care Assistant/Direct Support Specialist, you’ll provide compassionate support to help residents live their best lives. Your role includes assisting with daily activities such as hygiene, meals, and medication, creating a comfortable home environment, and fostering meaningful family and community connections. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Engages residents in activities of daily living to the extent of their ability and supports individual needs in areas of shopping, meal preparation, cleaning, bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, grooming and hygiene., • Supports individual health and service plans (HSP/ISP) or other goals and objectives; regularly observe, identify, document and report changes in health and / behavior., • Perform household chores as needed and assist residents to determine social, recreational, or educational activities of choice., • Adhering to standard health precautions, ensure well-being of residents by monitoring individual health, administering medication as prescribed., • Inspects individual equipment and furnishings for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to supervisor., • Ensure that safe and reliable transportation is available to residents. Drives van or other vehicle; escorts residents to scheduled programs or other activities, recreational opportunities, or medical appointments as assigned by supervisor., • Prepares and communicates written progress notes relating to medication administration, individual daily activities, medical emergencies and other related areas as required by supervisor., • Interacts with residents’ family members and friends, facilitate communications and engagement within the community., • Attending and participating in staff meetings may assist residents to participate in house meetings, • Performs other related tasks as required by Group Home Manager, • Maintain a clean and safe working environment; rotation of household chores and adhere to standard health precautions., • At least 18 years of age (Insurance Purposes), • HS Diploma or GED, • 1-2 Years of successful employment with the same establishment or agency, • 1 year experience supporting adults/children with developmental disabilities preferred, • Successful completion of criminal background history and fingerprint examination, • Valid driver's license with fewer than 4 points. To be considered for the role, all applicants must be willing to undergo the terms prior to employment: • Must successfully complete a criminal background check and receive clearance from the Department of Human Services, confirming they are not disqualified, before beginning work with individuals served by the organization., • Must consent to having their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities., • Must submit to drug testing prior to their start date., • Required to complete an application for a name check against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI)., • Required to complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI). Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you would like to learn more about our Residential Services: Pillar Care | Residential Services

Job Description Job Purpose Employees in this role facilitate interactive activities and events that assist JESPY clients in working on core life skills, socialization, and physical and intellectual well-being. Responsibility This position provides supports the day to day programming/activities/groups/trips of the Engagement & Enrichment Program. Essential Functions • Attends monthly EEP staff meetings., • Facilitates high quality, purposeful on-site programming, • Plans and implements beneficial, skill-building groups for clients on-site & virtually., • Instructs group involvement for participants at a variety of skill levels, • Enforces safety rules and intervenes in physically or emotionally harmful behavior, • Modifies activities to support the needs of specific individuals or groups, • Ensures all materials are set up at the start of a group, and that all materials are put away when the group finishes., • Communicates with the EEP Assistant Supervisor or Engagement manager to convey success of activities and develop beneficial programs for the future, • Administers emergency medications according to JESPY protocol, in accordance with DDD policies., • Ensures the physical, emotional, and intellectual welfare of clients during coverage or while conducting an activity., • Must be able to operate JESPY vans to assist with client transportation needs., • Completes all necessary paper and electronic documentation including, but not limited to, daily progress notes, attendance sheets, client assessments, Foothold documentation, etc., • Opens the café in the morning and secures JESPY buildings at the end of weekday or weekend use. While at either site, all present staff are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the area., • Collects and keeps accurate records of all receipts and finances while out on community-based trips, and ensures all appropriate documentation is returned to the lead counselor or supervisor., • Cooperates with licensee and DDD staff during any inspection or investigation., • Other responsibilities may be assigned based on needs of the department. Qualifications Qualifications Include: • High School Diploma, • 1-2 years working with individuals with learning or developmental disabilities preferred., • Good communication and people skills., • Valid driver’s license is required., • Some computer skills are required. Competencies • Putting People First, • Demonstrating Professionalism, • Supporting Good Health & Safety, • Ensuring Safety Both on Site and In the Community, • Supporting Independence and Growth, • Confidentiality, • Listening Skills, • Awareness., • Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships 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 As directed by the supervisory staff Other Responsibilities • Other responsibilities that may arise within the job scope, • Degree in therapeutic recreation or leisure studies, certification in activity direction, or related field preferred or experience may supplement for educational requirements helpful., • Proficiency in computer skills, • 2 years working with individuals with learning or developmental disabilities preferred, • Valid NJ driver’s license is required, and available to drive a van for client transport, • 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, • All staff must be available to work regular weekend (Saturday or Sunday) and evenings (Weekdays, 12pm 8pm). 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 week nights and weekends with schedule flexibility, • 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. No positions report to this role. Salary Hourly rate 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.

Job Description Direct Support Professional – Residential Services Location: Essex County Job Type: Part-Time Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm Salary: $19.00 ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Join our team and make a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Residential Care Assistant/Direct Support Specialist, you’ll provide compassionate support to help residents live their best lives. Your role includes assisting with daily activities such as hygiene, meals, and medication, creating a comfortable home environment, and fostering meaningful family and community connections. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Engages residents in activities of daily living to the extent of their ability and supports individual needs in areas of shopping, meal preparation, cleaning, bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, grooming and hygiene., • Supports individual health and service plans (HSP/ISP) or other goals and objectives; regularly observe, identify, document and report changes in health and / behavior., • Perform household chores as needed and assist residents to determine social, recreational, or educational activities of choice., • Adhering to standard health precautions, ensure well-being of residents by monitoring individual health, administering medication as prescribed., • Inspects individual equipment and furnishings for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to supervisor., • Ensure that safe and reliable transportation is available to residents. Drives van or other vehicle; escorts residents to scheduled programs or other activities, recreational opportunities, or medical appointments as assigned by supervisor., • Prepares and communicates written progress notes relating to medication administration, individual daily activities, medical emergencies and other related areas as required by supervisor., • Interacts with residents’ family members and friends, facilitate communications and engagement within the community., • Attending and participating in staff meetings may assist residents to participate in house meetings, • Performs other related tasks as required by Group Home Manager, • Maintain a clean and safe working environment; rotation of household chores and adhere to standard health precautions., • At least 18 years of age (Insurance Purposes), • HS Diploma or GED, • 1-2 Years of successful employment with the same establishment or agency, • 1 year experience supporting adults/children with developmental disabilities preferred, • Successful completion of criminal background history and fingerprint examination, • Valid driver's license with fewer than 4 points. To be considered for the role, all applicants must be willing to undergo the terms prior to employment: • Must successfully complete a criminal background check and receive clearance from the Department of Human Services, confirming they are not disqualified, before beginning work with individuals served by the organization., • Must consent to having their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities., • Must submit to drug testing prior to their start date., • Required to complete an application for a name check against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI)., • Required to complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI). Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you would like to learn more about our Residential Services: Pillar Care | Residential Services

Job Description Habilitation Voc Specialist – Residential Services (Day Program) Location: Passaic County Job Type: Full-Time Monday through Friday 8am-4pm Salary: $18.80 ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Join our team and make a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Residential Care Assistant/Direct Support Specialist, you’ll provide compassionate support to help residents live their best lives. Your role includes assisting with daily activities such as hygiene, meals, and medication, creating a comfortable home environment, and fostering meaningful family and community connections. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * • Serves as an advocate for all Pillar Care Continuum Day Program Consumers; setting an example to staff that protecting and promoting dignity, respect, independence, health, and safety is our primary commitment and responsibility., • As guided by Senior Day Program Staff, serves on team within designated area of responsibility to determine daily program activities for everyone., • Assists consumers to achieve the greatest degree of independence by supporting participation in program activities, always providing opportunities for choices; may provide tutorial attention to consumers in pursuit of IHP goals and objectives., • Participates in community activities with consumers as assigned by Senior Habilitation / Vocational Specialist., • Assists consumers with personal needs including transferring, toileting, cleaning, grooming, and feeding., • Collects and records data as directed, including completing daily DTR’s within the Electronic Client Record. Responsible for recording daily attendance within Electronic Client Record., • As instructed by Senior Day Program staff and Behavior Coordinator, initiates or implements recommendations and/or behavior plans and maintain related documentation., • Attends and participates in staff meetings, individual supervision meetings and trainings as assigned; attends off-site trainings, and conferences., • Drives a van route, serves as a van aide, as assigned by a supervisor or transportation coordinator., • Performs other functions as directed by supervisor, PILLAR management, or funding source representatives., • Attends and participates in staff meetings, individual supervision meetings and trainings as assigned; attends off-site trainings, and conferences., • Performs other functions Qualifications: • At least 18 years of age (Insurance Purposes), • HS Diploma or GED, • 1-2 Years of successful employment with the same establishment or agency, • 1 year experience supporting adults/children with developmental disabilities preferred, • Successful completion of criminal background history and fingerprint examination, • Valid driver's license with fewer than 4 points at all times. To be considered for the role, all applicants must be willing to undergo the terms prior to employment: • Must successfully complete a criminal background check and receive clearance from the Department of Human Services, confirming they are not disqualified, before beginning work with individuals served by the organization., • Must consent to having their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities., • Must submit to drug testing prior to their start date., • Required to complete an application for a name check against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI)., • Required to complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI). Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you like to learn more about our Residential Services: Pillar Care | Residential Services 8am -4pm (Mon-Fri)