Lead Direct Support Professional - NJ

Overview:

About Beacon

Beacon Specialized Living serves individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs. By supporting their self-directed goals with compassion and best practices, Beacon provides the highest level of support — not only meeting their needs, but helping people live their fullest lives.

General Statement of Duties

The Team Lead works along-side the Residential Manager to develop, implement, and coordinate supports that address the needs and interests of consumers and assist them in safely reaching their personal goals for skill development and community integration.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

• Provides direct care when needed to ensure that consumers get to medical appointments, programs and activities and receive daily care as intended.
• Schedules medical appointments for consumers and accompanies them; ensures emergency care is received as needed.
• Conducts regular consumer meetings.
• Provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities or special needs
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Implement behavior management strategies and provide emotional support
• Assist with meal planning, preparation, and feeding
• Support individuals in participating in recreational activities and community outings
• Document individual progress and report any concerns or incidents to the supervisor
• Routinely meets with supervisor and participates in management meetings and activities

Qualifications:

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• • Minimum High School Diploma/GED
  • Experience working with individuals with autism, hospice care, or senior care is a plus
  • 1-year experience working with developmentally disabled individuals
  • Computer literacy using Microsoft Word; familiarity with an electronic health record system preferred
  • Knowledge of behavior management techniques and strategies
  • Ability to lift and transfer individuals as needed
  • Strong communication skills to effectively interact with individuals, families, and other team members
  • Understanding of resident rights and ability to advocate for individual needs
  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Two (2) years experience working with persons with physical and/or developmental disabilities; 1 year experience as supervisor
  • Ability to understand and implement individualized supports

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Pay Range: USD $21.00 - USD $21.65 /Hr. Schedule: Tues: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Wed: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Thurs: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Fri: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Sat: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM Location : City: Phillipsburg