Support Professional Sub, Adult Day Services

Summary: The Arc of Union County Inc.
is a leading provider of Person-Centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Adult Day Services programming.
Day Habilitation programming provides education and training to acquire the skills and experience needed to participate in the community, consistent with the participant’s Service Plan.
This includes activities supporting participants with building problem-solving skills, self-help, social skills, adaptive skills, daily living skills, and leisure skills.
Activities and environments are designed to foster the acquisition of skills, building positive social behavior and interpersonal competence, greater independence, and personal choice.
Support Professional Sub, Adult Day Services engages service recipients in small or large group outings to the community, and leisure activities.
Support Professional Sub, Adult Day Services provides a safe, secure, and dependable support and assistance in areas that are necessary for service recipients to achieve full social inclusion, independence, personal and economic well-being as approved by the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
The Support Professional Sub, Adult Day Services focuses on improving the quality of life of service recipients.
The incumbent implements and facilitates behavioral/habilitation plans, teaches and monitors skills development, provides support and mentoring for all service recipients through a person centered approach.
The incumbent considers the unique characteristics and needs of the individual as expressed by the individual and others who know the person, such as family, friends, service providers, etc.
The incumbent ensures services are provided in a non-intrusive manner, and service recipient is included in problem-solving and decision-making.
The incumbent is to maintain a positive, healthy, and stimulating environment for service recipients and assures adequate supervision at all times.
The incumbent must follow assigned schedule and agency clock in/out procedures.
The incumbent must be available to work Monday through Friday, between 8:30am to 3:00pm as needed, or with flexibility of hours such as 8:30am to 2:30pm; 9:00am to 2:30pm; 9:00am to 3:00pm etc.
This is a part time position.
The incumbent reports to the Assistant Director, Adult Day Services or designee.
This position requires completion of DDD System Mandatory Training Bundle within 90 days of hire, DDD and Agency Orientations, other designated trainings and a minimum of 12 Hours of Professional Development completed annually.
This position requires that information related to service recipient, employee, program operations is handled, channeled, managed and delivered professionally to the appropriate and right audience or party consistent with agency and department policy.
Skills: This position requires Ability to use Windows software, Ability to use a data entry software such as Therap, Ability to complete Shift and Individual Served ISP Data entry in web based electronic platform.
Willing and able to learn all areas of support, service and function outlined herein; having some familiarity, knowledge or experience in Social Supports Services/Individuals with developmental disabilities, or Adult Day Habilitation Supports, Home Health Aide/Nursing Assistant /Private Personal Care experience.
Must be able to successfully complete all required training programs and be able to follow directions and complete all assigned responsibilities.
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Basic computer and math skills required.
Qualifications: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
One year Day Habilitation or Residential in program Direct Support Professional experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Required a Valid New Jersey driver’s license and abstract (not to exceed 5 points), and ability to meet agency insurability requirements.
Complete State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks.
Major Position Responsibilities Be flexible and available to meet the arising staffing needs of Adult Day Habilitation by filling in shifts.
Must be able to work a minimum number of shifts/hours as required monthly by the agency.
Fulfill obligations to pre-assigned shift(s) and adhere to assigned schedule.
Contact Assistant Director, Day Habilitation, periodically, to communicate availability and/or inquire about availability of shifts in need of substitute coverage.
Maintain open line of communication by responding to calls, messages; communicate and provide changes related to phone numbers, email, and home address as needed.
Implement the strategies necessary to assist the individual in progressing toward his/her personally defined outcomes as indicated in the ISP.
Record data (in Therap) relative to assigned outcomes for service recipients, including ISP tracking, Daily Training Record (DTR) etc.
Document and communicate to Supervisor, Adult Day Services any changes on the service recipient needs or functional abilities.
Support and assist service recipients in educational, enrichment or recreational activities as outlined in his/her Service Plan to enhance inclusion in the community.
Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living, Increasing Community Participation, Increasing Independence, Safety Awareness and Learning Activities.
Implement skill development, Behavior plans, IHP and other plans as developed and directed.
Log into Therap Daily and review all logs, Email, & S.
Comm as required, rotate daily in attending to or supporting different individuals in program, rotate in various shift tasks namely: Rotation in community activities facilitation, Rotation in Med Administration & Meal prep, Rotation in Hygiene Support & Life Skills Training, Rotation in program cleaning, Rotation in Therap Data entry, Rotation in checking off on shift tasks as designated in Therap etc.
To ensure that the agency is able to bill Medicaid for the services provided, during shift or before the end of shift enter/input ISP in Therap Daily for the service (s) provided to the service recipient directly during shift i.
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personal care goals, ISP/IHP goals.
Correct any missed entries.
Follow the developed weekly shift assignment schedule outlining daily staff rotations in assignments.
Recognize and respect rights, encourage independence, recognize and value competence and dignity; respect cultural/religious needs and preferences; promote employment and social inclusion; preserve integrity, support strengths, maintain the quality of life, enhance all domains/areas of development; promote safety and economic security.
Provide education and training to acquire the skills and experience needed to participate in the community, consistent with the participant’s Service Plan.
This may include activities t o support participants with building problem-solving skills, self-help, social skills, adaptive skills, daily living skills, and leisure skills.
Ensure activities and environments are designed to foster the acquisition of skills, build positive social behavior and interpersonal competence, and enhance greater independence and personal choice.
Promote individual interactions and experiences by emphasizing on age-appropriate community experiences, and offering a variety of activities and choices.
Facilitate each service recipients’ participation in out of program community outing and/or experiences at least three times a week.
Implement Prevocational Activities including, but are not limited to: job clubs, employment related skill classes, communication development, workplace safety, volunteer experiences (job sampling) (Prevocational Recipients only).
Facilitate Life Skills sessions and meetings such as Self Advocacy as planned for service recipients.
Assist the individuals served with daily living skills including development of self-control, independence, enhancement of social, communication, interpersonal, adaptive and functional skills (e.
g.
feeding, toileting) in accordance with their individualized plans and needs.
Complete all required documentation and administrative assignments as directed and in accordance with Agency standards and the Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Ensure service recipients fulfill all scheduled events such as computer training, exercise, art, music, therapy, and community integration/education trips.
Provide assistance to individuals during community trips, and assure the safety and supervision of participants.
This encompasses providing appropriate level of support to service recipient during events, remaining with service recipient throughout the event thus providing direction, guidance and care as required.
Professionally and effectively interact with families, supervisors, co-workers and others.
Complete all required documentation relative to vehicle or transportation services.
Ensure that Agency vehicles are driven in a safe manner.
Ensure proper administration of medications and completion of all appropriate documentation; monitor individuals served after medication administration.
Comply with medical, dietary and other physician orders as stated; report any arising medical concerns in accordance with policies and procedures.
Responsible for writing the date, the time and their initials on the bubble pack/bingo cards after administering medication.
Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty.
Lack of adherence to assigned work schedule, abrupt call outs, patterned absences etc.
undermines agency’s obligation to provide consistent staffing, safe care and exerts hardship in the smooth operation of the program.
Monitor service recipients and report any changes through the chain of command.
Accompany Individuals served to Emergency Room as needed or directed.
Conduct required safety drills as directed by Supervisor, Adult Day Services.
Attend substitute staff meetings as required.
Communicate effectively and provide required information to service recipients in a timely manner.
Communicate effectively and professionally with management, co-workers, service recipients, families, guardians, support coordinators, case managers and others as necessary.
Assure timely, thorough and effective communications regarding program, employee operations, to all appropriate parties including but not limited to program staff, supervisor, director and/or executive designee.
Initiate “on call” procedures with respect to arising incidents including 911 emergency calls, life threatening incidents, and/or operational breakdown etc.
and complete Unusual Incident Reports (UIR) in a timely manner consistent with agency policy and state law.
Responsible to report to immediate Supervisor or through the chain of command any suspected incidents of abuse, neglect or exploitation of service recipients and complete Unusual Incident Reports (UIR) in a timely manner consistent with agency policy and state law.
Report to Supervisor or through the chain of command any suspected incidents of abuse, neglect or exploitation of individuals served.
Monitor and safeguard agency property and funds.
Perform duties according to the methods, manner and spirit of the ideals of the field of Human Services and within profession/job specific guidelines, including wearing appropriate attire, being a role model for staff, service recipients etc.
The Arc of Union County, Inc.
is contracted with the New Jersey Department of Human Services to provide and facilitate essential personal care and health promotion services to individuals with disabilities and other comorbid conditions.
As an essential employee, you are required to adhere to your assigned operations work schedule and/or as directed by upper management.
ADA Expectations This position requires an employee to perform duties in an indoor and or outside setting where exposure to weather elements, dirt, and dust, unpleasant smells, and/or loud noises are possible including occasional temperature fluctuations depending on the climate/season/weather.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: The physical demands for this position must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to maintain a stationary position (standing and sitting), move/traverse, kneel, bend, reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time, twist, carry, lift up to 35 pounds, squat and drive a 6-person passenger van, may require operating manual devices such as hydraulic lifts, wheelchair lifts, vehicle doors, etc.
for the purpose of transporting service recipients.
Agility with wrist and finger dexterity to access, key and sort electronic information or file documents, ability to view computer and/or electronic device for extended period and other physical duties as directed by your supervisor and/or Director.
Ability to apply Agency Training Crisis Management Verbal and Physical Techniques during a crisis consistent with criteria as trained and in accordance with agency policies and procedure.
The essential Cognitive Functions of this position may include ability to analyze, compute, hear and repeat information, take notes, read documents, generate written information, independently problem solve, tolerate interruptions, maintain positive public relations, organize, verbally communicate and converse with a diverse group of people among others.
The Arc of Union County will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to The Arc of Union County.
The Arc of Union County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against due to a disability.
Work Environment – The agency offers safety trainings such as Universal Precautions/Infectious diseases, COVID-19 Education and Safety Practices among others to promote a safe environment for all employees and service recipients including visitors.
Personal Protective Equipments and necessary supplies such as disinfectants are supplied to all employees free or charge.
Each employee is responsible to complete offered trainings and implement the health and safety protocols and mitigation practices consistently.
The agency may assign employees to any duties and to any work site it deems necessary in its sole discretion.
Must fully cooperate with all investigations, inspections, etc.
internally and externally including full cooperation with the Department of Human Services, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, or any other duly authorized person regarding the care and service given to individuals’ served by this Agency.
I have received this job description.
I have read and understand all the requirements and responsibilities herein contained.
I further understand this is not a comprehensive listing of all tasks, which may be assigned and The Arc of Union County has the right to amend this job description as necessary to meet the organizations’ needs.
I understand the agency may assign employees to any duties and to any work site it deems necessary in its sole discretion.
I also understand failure to comply with this job description and subsequent changes will result in my removal as an employee.