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POSITION: Direct Support Professional LOCATION: Orange NJSHIFT: 8am-4pm (Monday - Friday)BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k (Up to 4% Match), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, 3-Weeks Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Life Assistance Program, Access to Atlantic Federal Credit Union and NJM Insurance, Secure Advantage, Discount at Local Childcare Academy and ADP LifeMart. SUMMARY: Assists Senior Day Program Staff in supporting consumers in pursuit of their IHP goals. Every staff person employed in a program funded by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities is required to cooperate with PILLAR Continuum, DDD and Medicaid officials in any inspection or investigation. Essential Duties: 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: *HS diploma or GED *Valid Driver’s License1-2 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