Special needs jobs in Linden, New Jersey - Page 6Create job alerts

Job Description Direct Support Professional – Residential Services Location: Union County Job Type: Part-Time Thursday through Saturday 11pm-7am Saturday and Sunday 11pm-7am Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm Friday and Saturday 3pm-11pm Salary: $18.50 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., • Attends and participates 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., • Adhere to all PILLAR policies and procedures. 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

Job Description Direct Support Professional – Residential Services Location: Union County Job Type: Full-Time Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm | Tuesday through Thursday 3pm-11pm Salary: $18.50 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., • Attends and participates 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., • Adhere to all PILLAR policies and procedures. 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

Job Description A family-owned business since 1924, A. Duie Pyle provides a range of integrated transportation and distribution solutions throughout the Northeast. Supported by our vast network of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) service centers, warehouse facilities, and dedicated locations, we have the ability to offer flexible and seamless integrated solutions tailored to our customer’s needs. Simply put, when it comes to integrated supply chain solutions, Pyle People Deliver. Our promise is to provide outstanding service as it remains to be our first and foremost mission. Position Summary: As a Field Trainer, Support Specialist you will be required to travel throughout our Fleet Maintenance Facilities, located in the Northeast, and perform hands on, remote and guided diagnostic training to help support our shops excel. Additionally, you will be tasked with providing training on all facets of equipment, administration duties, new hires employee training and supporting the technician team with complex diagnostic repairs. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: • Travelling to outlying Fleet Maintenance Facilities providing maintenance support and required training, • Conducting and surveying training sessions to ensure material retention needs are met, • Creating metrics to measure how the training is retained, utilized and the impact of it, • Providing New Hire training on policies, procedures and fleet maintenance software, • Reviewing daily OOS for complex issues and provides technical assistance, • Reviewing monthly progress on all apprentices and performs final skills test prior to graduation, • Strong knowledge of class 8 tractor and trailer maintenance and DOT/OSHA guidelines, • Must have 5 plus years of maintenance experience in a fleet maintenance environment, • Must have a compliment of tools required to perform most Class 8 repairs, • Strong computer skills and proficient in: heavy-duty diagnostic software, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, • 70% travel time on the road visiting various shops, • Strong written and oral communication skills

Job Description Instructional Paraprofessional II Full-Time, Non-Exempt Location: First Children School, Plainfield, NJ Compensation Range: $19.50-$22.00/per hour Reports to: School Principal Position Summary: The Instructional Paraprofessional supports the Teacher by performing essential duties in the classroom, ensuring a safe and clean environment for all students. This role involves active participation in the educational and therapeutic programs under the Teacher's guidance. First Children School in Plainfield, NJ is a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students in grades PreK through high school. We specialize in educating students with multiple disabilities including those who are medically fragile, developmentally, intellectually, or physically disabled, deaf or hard of hearing, and/or visually impaired. Job Responsibilities: • Assist the Teacher with daily classroom activities and routines., • Provide one on one instruction as directed by the teacher., • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment., • Support the implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs) and therapy plans., • Provide direct care and supervision to students, ensuring their safety and well-being., • Facilitate student engagement in educational and therapeutic activities., • Assist with physical needs, including feeding, toileting, and mobility as required., • Collaborate with the educational team to monitor and document student progress. This role will be part of the instructional team, reporting to the school principal. Basic Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent., • Previous experience working with children, especially those with special needs, is highly desirable., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment., • Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to the well-being of students. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan. Who we are: First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination. EEO: First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency 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. First Children Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.

Job Description Art Instructor with experience teaching special needs students - Part Time One River School of Art + Design — Clark, NJ Join a workplace that invests in you and connects you to a creative community. Join One River School of Art + Design to teach and mentor motivated students, work alongside practicing artists in a creative community, and grow with a team that invests in your development—from day one. One River School of Art + Design in Clark, NJ is seeking an experienced special needs art teacher to teach our proprietary art classes to adult and K-12 aged students with special needs. Must be able to adapt the curriculum to fit with the needs of the students. Our accessible and inclusive program is welcoming to students with differing abilities and this role will ensure that students with special needs have a fun and engaging experience and develop confidence in their art making skills. What you’ll do: * Review the lesson plans prior to your scheduled class time. Address any questions or concerns with your supervisor. * Arrive 10 minutes early for your scheduled class to prep for your students and welcome new students before class begins. * Stay 5 minutes after class to clean up the studio / lab. This includes sweeping the floor and wiping the tables / chairs as needed. * Inform your supervisor a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of of any upcoming absences. * Attend seasonal training sessions both virtually and in person. * Clock in and clock out daily within the time & attendance guidelines. * Take attendance consistently in each class you teach. * Document student outcomes and document whether student’s have completed their project on the roster. * Properly clean and store art supplies. Educate your students on how to take proper care of the art supplies and assist them in the cleaning process as class is wrapping up. * Meet with your supervisor regularly to review student outcomes, discuss how to ensure you are delivering the highest quality experience and participate in seasonal teacher evaluations. * Ensure that classroom behavior is properly managed for the safety and quality experience of all the students. Address concerns with students who exhibit any inappropriate issues with behavior, language or general concerns. Bring any unresolved issues to your supervisor for additional support or communication with guardians. * Notify your supervisor of any student’s who should be graduated to a more advanced class, or the class does not seem like a proper fit. * Attend student exhibitions to celebrate your student’s successes. Requirements: * BA/BS in Visual Art, Art Education or Design (Master’s a plus) and training or certification in special needs education * 3+ years experience teaching visual arts for K–12 and/or adults with special needs. Digital art skills are a plus. * Track record of high-quality instruction, classroom management, and student progress. * Clear communicator, organized, and energized by a busy studio environment * Passion for contemporary art and a “students-first” mindset Benefits: * Accrued sick pay * 401K Program * Training & Development; promotion opportunities in a growing organization * Structured onboarding, ongoing training and a clear playbook * Free One River classes for you and real career paths as you grow Schedule & Compensation: * This is a part-time position with evening and weekend hours * Hourly pay of $30-$40

Job Description Position: Art Teacher (Visual Arts) Type: Full-Time, Contract Salary Range: $63,500 – $84,000 per year Responsibilities * Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom culture where all students feel welcomed, respected, and inspired to explore and express their creativity through the visual arts. * Build strong relationships with students and families that reflect genuine care, encouragement, and high expectations for students’ artistic, academic, and social-emotional growth. * Design and facilitate rigorous, student-centered art instruction aligned with state standards and the school’s mission to develop well-rounded, innovative thinkers. * Plan and implement differentiated art instruction that meets the diverse learning needs of all students, including those receiving special education services, multilingual learners, students in intervention programs, and students who are accelerated. * Provide engaging instruction across multiple visual art disciplines, emphasizing both creative process and technical skill development. * Assess and analyze student work through portfolios and projects to inform instruction and support individual artistic growth. * Foster and promote school values to ensure a positive, caring, responsive, and safe studio environment that encourages risk-taking, collaboration, and critical thinking. * Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to develop best practices in arts integration and support whole-child development. * Curate and display student artwork throughout the school and at special events to celebrate achievement and strengthen community engagement in the visual arts program. * Arrive at school each day by 7:30 a.m. and depart no earlier than 3:45 p.m. Qualifications * NJ Teacher Certification or Certificate of Eligibility in Art Education required * Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred * Minimum of two years of teaching experience preferred * Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills * Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and engage students across grade levels and abilities * Strong classroom management skills and ability to maintain a productive, creative, and safe learning environment * Self-reflective and committed to professional growth and continual learning * Open to feedback and collaboration * Dedicated to excellence, equity, and student success Benefits * Health insurance * Dental insurance * Paid time off