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At JSDD, we strive to maximize the potential of individuals with developmental disabilities and promote opportunities for their integration into the Jewish and general communities. Help us further our mission by joining our team.Â
Open Positions
Direct Support Professional (Full Time)
Jewish Service for the Developmentally Disabled (JSDD) is seeking to hire a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work full time in a day program setting at The WAE Center.
Responsibilities
- Master an understanding of the WAE Center philosophy and the ability to deliver service in keeping with this philosophy
- Assist WAE Center members in all activities as necessary; may include feeding, toileting, personal mobility, etc
- Assist members in identifying and developing their full potential
- Day-to-day interaction and meaningful engagement with members, establishing significant connections with the members
- Represent a stable, predictable presence at the WAE Center
- Assist WAE Staff in any way necessary
- Participate in all activities
- Generate creative ideas and demonstrate the ability to execute them as part of a team
- Lead groups/facilitate classes as necessary and assigned
- Work as a team with other WAE Center staff and assume general responsibility as it is appropriate and necessary to assist
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Management Team
- Cooperate with all JSDD, WAE Center and Division of Developmental Disabilities inspections and investigations
Benefits
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- No weekends
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
WAE Beyond Coordinator
The WAE Beyond Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the WAE Beyond program for both the general population adults and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This role includes leading and assisting in workshops and other program activities as needed.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Experience: Prior experience organizing group activities, developing programs, and facilitating groups
- Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong knowledge of social media
- Ability to learn and efficiently use Foothold (HER – Electronic Health Record) and complete HER documentation
- Key Competencies
- Ability to coordinate program activities in line with WAE Beyond goals
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
Responsibilities
- Program Development and Support
- Support and enhance the established program
- Assist in the creative process of developing new classes and workshops
- Network and build connections within the general and IDD communities
- Aid in the expansion and outreach efforts to increase program enrollment
- Assist in the preparation of marketing materials
- Communication
- Engage with participants, allies and others interested parties about the program
- Maintain regular communication with enrolled participants and their guardians regarding scheduling and other program-related information
- Administation and Logistics
- Track member attendance and document relevant meeting information
- Ensure the set-up and cleanup of the meeting space
- Provide onsite oversight during classes and events, ensuring adherence to WAE Center standards and protocols
- Assist with welcoming members upon arrival and ensuring their safe departure
- Perform administrative duties as needed
- Other Duties
- Cooperate with all inspections and investigations conducted by JSDD, the WAE Center, and the Division of Developmental Disabilities
- Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the JSDD Executive Director and WAE Center Director and Management team
Benefits
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20-30 per week
Direct Support Professional (Sat–Sun, 4–11pm)
Jewish Service for The Developmentally Disabled (JSDD) is the lead, multi-purpose agency dedicated to providing an integrated program of community education, advocacy and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
We are currently seeking to hire a Direct Support Professional to work Part Time on the weekends in our Residential Homes located in Essex or Morris County.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Complete all required trainings and maintain certification
- Promptly arrive at the beginning of each shift and ask pertinent information from the departing staff member
- Read the daily log and communication books
- Be thoroughly familiar with emergency and on-call procedures
- Provide security to residents by assisting and accompanying them at all times at home and
in the community - Administer or monitor medications as prescribed
- Assist residents with cooking, house-keeping, and grooming skills as listed on their IHP or ISP
- Treat all residents with dignity and respect and be cognizant of resident rights at all times
- Provide ongoing support and be a positive role model for achieving the greatest independence
- Provide residents with support in decision making and opportunities for choices
- Participate in overall operation of the residence which may include accompanying residents to
medical appointments and recreation activities - Cooperate with all JSDD and Division of Developmental Disabilities inspections or investigations
- Follow through with tasks and which the Resident Manager/Assistant Manager may request
Qualifications and Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Some experience working with persons with DDD in a residential setting or relevant experience
- Valid NJ driver’s license
- Excellent written and communication skills
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Direct Support Professional (2 Shifts Available)
JSDD is committed to providing high-quality residential and community services to individuals with autism in a warm, inviting group home setting located in Maplewood, NJ. We are dedicated to supporting individuals we serve in acquiring new skills and participating in meaningful recreation and community activities. The program is designed to provide residents with the opportunities to achieve their greatest level of independence, success, and fulfillment.
Seeking applicants who are interested in joining a team of dedicated professionals and who are eager to acquire new skills and provide excellence in a residential setting with an emphasis on local community involvement.
Shift openings
- Monday – Friday 3pm to 11pm
- Saturday & Sunday 9am to 4pm
Qualifications
- Current NJ Driver’s license (in good standing)
- Satisfactorily passing all required background checks
- Ability to complete required trainings
- Team player
- Positive attitude
- Receptive to learning new skills
Responsibilities
- Assist in identifying new skills that would benefit residents
- Assist in developing strategies to help residents experience new things
- Help to ensure that residents advance and are as successful as possible by implementing interesting and varied daily schedules
- Support residents in maximizing their independence
- Interact respectfully, warmly and effectively with residents
- Create opportunities for residents to expand relationships with friends and family members
- Facilitate successful community experiences and immersion for residents
- Assist in developing, organizing and acquiring materials needed for daily activities
- Complete all required and ongoing training towards developing new competencies
- Be actively involved in determining the culture within the home by participating in regular staff meetings, staff development activities and other trainings
- Collect and summarize information about activities and resident success
- Ensure the physical health and well-being of residents, including accompanying residents to medical and dental appointments
- Ensure medications are labeled, stored, dispensed and recorded in accordance with medication administration policy
- Support residents in maintaining their personal appearance
- Complete all assigned activities in a manner that is compatible with program policy, ethical and legal standards and professional ethics in the field
- Develop and maintain professional relationships and interactions with all members of the organization
- Be knowledgeable of, and compliant with, emergency procedures, documentation requirements, fleet management procedures and all other program policies of JSDD
Benefits
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time & Part-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Residential Manager
Jewish Service for The Developmentally Disabled (JSDD) is a, multi-purpose agency dedicated to providing an integrated program of community education, advocacy and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. JSDD’s Residential Component is currently seeking to hire a FT Residential Manager. Must be flexible.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Manage overall daily operations of the residence, including all resident and household-related matters. On call responsibilities 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Supervises the Assistant Residence Manager and all direct care staff, including participating in their hiring, orientation, training and ongoing development
- Creates, maintains and monitors all administrative systems – i.e. log and communication books, daily training records, fire drill records, menus, resident/client files, etc.
- Leads the IHP process and supervises staff implementation of goals
- Liaison with all client day programs/work sites
- Liaison with all client families, developing positive ongoing relationships
- Liaison with DD Clinic and private physicians – monitors medical status with assistance from the agency nurse
- Monitors the physical upkeep of the home
- Monitors all financial matters
- Coordinates clinical team services
- Promotes normalization and person-centered philosophes
- Cooperate with all JSDD and Division of Developmental Disabilities inspections and investigations
- All other duties as delegated
Qualifications and Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent, BA preferred
- At least two years’ experience working with persons with developmental disabilities in a residential setting
- Valid NJ driver’s license
- Relevant supervisory experience and or leadership experience
- Excellent written and communication skills
JSDD offers a benefit package with a choice of health plans that includes medical, dental, vision, a 403 B investment package along with paid time off.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 – $54,000.00 per year
Assistant Manager
Jewish Service for The Developmentally Disabled (JSDD) is the lead, multi-purpose agency dedicated to providing an integrated program of community education, advocacy and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking to hire an Assistant Residence Manager for our group home located in West Orange. The position is Full Time, 40 hours a week. Sunday – Thursday 1pm to 9pm; flexibility with days in the shift is required.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist with supervising the daily operations of the residents, including all household, staff and resident related matters
- Participate in the orientation, training and ongoing supervision of direct care staff
- Monitor all administrative systems – i.e. communication and logbooks, daily training records, fire drill records, menus, client files, etc.
- Assure accuracy and compliance with medication administration procedures by all staff assigned to work in the home. Check MAR sheets daily.
- Monitor the physical upkeep of the residence
- Promote community inclusion and person-centered philosophies
- Maintain positive relationships with families of residents
- Assist in coordinating and scheduling social events that emphasize community inclusion
- Participate in the IHP process for each resident and is knowledgeable of all goals
- Document household and resident expenditures
- Cooperate with any JSDD and Division of Developmental Disabilities inspections or investigations
- Other duties as delegated
Qualifications and Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent, BA preferred
- At least two years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting
- Valid NJ driver’s license
- Some relevant supervisory experience and or leadership experience
- Excellent written and communication skills
JSDD offers a benefits package with a choice of health plans that includes medical, dental, vision, a 403 B investment package along with paid time off.
JSDD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 – $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 403 (b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule: 8-hour shift
Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience: Supervising Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person – West Orange, NJ
RN, Staff Nurse (Part Time)
Jewish Service for The Developmentally Disabled (JSDD) is the lead, multi-purpose agency dedicated to providing an integrated program of community education, advocacy and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. JSDD is currently seeking a Part-Time Staff Nurse. The hours for the position would be 16 to 20 hours a week, with flexibility to work 2 days a week either Monday, Tuesday or Thursday from 9-5pm, 8-4pm, or 8-4:30pm.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Support the health and wellness of the residents in each of the homes operated by JSDD
- Monitor, coordinate and manage the medical/nursing needs of each resident, including scheduling of an accompaniment to medical and dental appointments as needed with assistance from the Director of Nursing as needed
- Assistance with personal hygiene skills and activities of daily living
- Review medication administration records on a regular basis to assure staff accuracy
- Assure copies of prescriptions exist for all administered medications and that their information is correctly transcribed onto records
- Support Residence Managers in organizing and maintaining each resident’s medical file
- Provide on-going in-service training to staff on health issues
- Participate in the IHP process as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Act as a contact person for staff/residents regarding any information, recommendations or questions resulting from medical appointments or in case of illness or adverse reaction to medication
- Cooperate with any and all JSDD and Division of Developmental Disabilities inspeactions or investigations
- Qualifications and Skills –
- L.P.N or R.N and demonstrate a high level of organizational skills
- Experience working with the DDD population a plus
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Experience working with Group Home population a plus
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week
Work Location: In person across various group home location within Essex and Morris County
Program Assistant/Trainer
About the Agency
JSDD (Jewish Service for The Developmentally Disabled) is a multi-purpose agency dedicated to providing an integrated program of community education, advocacy and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Overview
Seeking a Program Assistant/Trainer for JSDD: Life | Home | Tech (LHT). This grant funded initiative will incorporate technology in JSDD group homes and private residential settings in the larger community. The goal is to support greater independence and accessibility for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Autism, and older adults who are aging in place. The ideal candidate will be patient, organized, and passionate about making technology accessible to all.
Qualifications
Expertise in technology, software, applications, and instruction, excellent time management and organizational skills, strong attention to detail and follow-up, excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively, keep up with a fast-paced project timeline and report on the progress of deliverables.
- · Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Demonstrated knowledge of technology devices (Amazon Echo devices, smart home technology), including installation and education
- Experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and/or older adults a plus
Key Responsibilities
- Install enabling technology in the homes of adults with IDD, autism and older adults
- Provide training and education, as well as ongoing support and troubleshoot installed technology
- Teach technology literacy topics to groups, participation in curriculum development, using a person-centered approach
- Investigate new types of technology and the various ways it will support the community we serve
- Evaluate installed technology through Quality Assurance checks, home visits and feedback from residents, staff and caregivers
- Provide support for Information Sessions and community outreach events
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Project Coordinator
Schedule
This is a part-time (30 hours weekly), one-year grant-funded position starting Sep 16, 2024, at the earliest, and is subject to renewal.
- Monday to Thursday
- Occasional Evening or Weekend availability for special events
- Day shift
Benefits
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Location: Hybrid Position, local travel around Essex and Morris Counties to monitor project activities. As well as attendance at meetings, events and related programs at JSDD main office in Livingston, NJ.
Pay: $38,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 per week
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Who We Are
At JSDD, the expectations for quality extend beyond what services and supports may be available to what life fulfilling experiences are possible. Our philosophy supports the notion that there are no limits to those possibilities. We have developed opportunities over time through a dynamic process of establishing relationships with the agency’s residents and WAE Center members. Unexplored interests, ideas, prospects for learning, continuing education and creativity are constantly evolving and emerge as our remarkable staff and the people we support get to know each other and share experiences.
What We do
Ability is the focus of all efforts in supporting the men and women we serve. We are delighted and inspired each and every day by the insights, revelations and creative energy that emerges when respectful relationships for the gifts and talent of every individual are considered. Learning and creativity occur organically as people share themselves and develop friendships and help each other to grow.