Assists individuals with intellectualdevelopmental disabilities to lead a independent life assists with activities of daily living and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.Essential DutiesQualificationsThe employee must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required training and essential duties to include the following but not limited to
American Red Cross Adult Adult First AidCPR and recertification every two years.
Agency approved Crisis Management and recertification annually.
Initial Medication Administration with on-site competency assessment and annually thereafter.
Initial Preventing Abuse and Neglect with on-site competency assessment and annually thereafter.
Positive Behavior Supports.
12 hours of professional development annually per calendar year prorated at one hour per month.
Specialized Training as required.
The employee shall be 18 years of age or older and possess a driver&rsquos license valid in the State of New Jersey probational licenses are not accepted.
The employee must submit to a criminal background check and be determined to be not disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals.
The employee must agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
The employees hired after 6152018 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment. All direct care employees shall submit to drug testing conducted randomly and for cause.
All employees shall complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information CARI
All employees must demonstrate successful completion of a Pre-employment physical Pre-employment tuberculosis test as required by The State of New Jersey Department of Human Services.
Clearance based on a 3-year and annual motor vehicle abstract assessment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.