Direct Support Professional Plainfield Hillside (Part-Time)
Company: Pillar Care Continuum
Location: Plainfield
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Direct Support Professional –
Residential Services Location: Union County Job Type: Part-Time
Thursday through Saturday 11pm-7am Saturday and Sunday 11pm-7am
Saturday and Sunday 7am-3pm Friday and Saturday 3pm-11pm Salary:
$18.50 ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM Pillar Care Continuum is
dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and
other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and
participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs
of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has
steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants,
children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey
through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized
programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and
social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves
over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time
employees. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Join our team and make a
difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and
developmental disabilities. As a Residential Care Assistant/Direct
Support Specialist, you’ll provide compassionate support to help
residents live their best lives. Your role includes assisting with
daily activities such as hygiene, meals, and medication, creating a
comfortable home environment, and fostering meaningful family and
community connections. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Engages residents in
activities of daily living to the extent of their ability and
supports individual needs in areas of shopping, meal preparation,
cleaning, bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, grooming and
hygiene. Supports individual health and service plans (HSP/ISP) or
other goals and objectives; regularly observe, identify, document
and report changes in health and / behavior. Perform household
chores as needed and assist residents to determine social,
recreational, or educational activities of choice. Adhering to
standard health precautions, ensure well-being of residents by
monitoring individual health, administering medication as
prescribed. Inspects individual equipment and furnishings for
proper functioning and reports malfunctions to supervisor. Ensure
that safe and reliable transportation is available to residents.
Drives van or other vehicle; escorts residents to scheduled
programs or other activities, recreational opportunities, or
medical appointments as assigned by supervisor. Prepares and
communicates written progress notes relating to medication
administration, individual daily activities, medical emergencies
and other related areas as required by supervisor. Interacts with
residents’ family members and friends, facilitate communications
and engagement within the community. Attends and participates in
staff meetings may assist residents to participate in house
meetings Performs other related tasks as required by Group Home
Manager Maintain a clean and safe working environment; rotation of
household chores and adhere to standard health precautions. Adhere
to all PILLAR policies and procedures. Qualifications: At least 18
years of age (Insurance Purposes) HS Diploma or GED 1-2 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 Valid driver's license with
fewer than 4 points at all times. To be considered for the role,
all applicants must be willing to undergo the terms prior to
employment: Must successfully complete a criminal background check
and receive clearance from the Department of Human Services,
confirming they are not disqualified, before beginning work with
individuals served by the organization. Must consent to having
their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders
Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Must submit to
drug testing prior to their start date. Required to complete an
application for a name check against the Child Abuse Registry
Information (CARI). Required to complete an application to have
their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information
(CARI). Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We
consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other
protected characteristic. If you like to learn more about our
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