Community Integration Support Staff - Monmouth - Allies

Overview

Aurora Staffing works collaboratively with you to find your ideal position within our network, caring for and supporting people with disabilities, while working to continuously advance your career. Aurora Staffing is non-profit organization, recruiting passionate and dedicated people to make the difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities throughout the Woods System of Care in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

This position is for Allies Inc. :

We are excited that you're interested in becoming a part of our team. We'd love to help you grow in your current career or start your journey on a brand, new career path. At Allies, you'll have the opportunity to work with passionate and talented people in a supportive and positive environment. We celebrate the diversity of our staff, value sharing new ideas and different perspectives, and work together with the common goal of enriching the lives of those with special needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• 403b retirement plan
• Continuing education programs
• Tuition-assisted program
• Career growth opportunities
• Professional Development Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement Program

Salary : Starting at $19.13 / hr depending on education / experience

Job Summary

The Community Integration Support Staff must be able to handle the pressure of training in a public environment, exercise patience, work with flexible schedules; and respond to crisis situations. The ability to effectively communicate, with staff, other agencies and members of the community is crucial to successful integration.

The position also requires the full use of good judgment and common sense during daily affairs, whether at or away from the program. Professional communication and appropriate language, whether written or oral, is essential in everyday activities. This communication may be with any person involved in the life of the individuals served. Ingenuity and creativity must be utilized when determining the best training methods, assistance and supports for an individual.

On certain occasions it may be necessary for you to work at a different location other than your home base - this is a requirement of your employment.

It is not the intent of this job description to cover all of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The aforementioned are some of the important areas of responsibility and are intended to convey a general understanding of the position.

Responsibilities

Transports the individuals served to and from home and to community placements.

Responsible to document daily activities in the electronic health records software.

Assist the individuals served to become as independent as possible in all aspects of daily living including communication, socialization, health and wellness, leisure and other skill building tasks.

Facilitates community participation through local trips and volunteer experiences.

Assists individuals, as necessary, in daily living and community awareness skills.

Attends and participates in the Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP) / Individualized Service Plan (ISP) of individuals as needed.

Collaborates with residential programs to ensure consistent care to the individuals served.

Promote and maintain the public image of Allies, Inc.

Completes all required paperwork of Allies, Inc., relating to Adult Training Services and of DDD as defined in the Adult Training Services / Supported Employment Manual.

Works with each individual's treatment team, Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), and all other interested parties to build self-esteem and social capitol for each individual served.

Successfully completes required residential training, including but not limited to : New Hire Orientation; CPR and First Aid; Medication Administration; Preventing Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation; Shifting Expectations, Life Experience and Services; Life Threatening Emergencies (Danielle's Law); Stephen Komninos' Law; Crisis Management; Corporate Compliance; General Behavior; In-House Orientation; and other required trainings.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

About Allies Inc.

Allies, Inc. is a leading New Jersey nonprofit agency dedicated to supporting youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving their highest level of independence. We accomplish this through comprehensive programs and services designed to meet the specialized needs and goals of each person we support. Currently we serve over 350 individuals throughout the state of New Jersey.