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Benchmark Human Services is a nationwide agency serving adults and children with disabilities and mental illness for 60 years. Our mission is to help people be as independent as possible, be included in the community and to function at their maximum potential. 

Responsibilities: 

• Source and qualify candidates through various platforms including job boards, social media, networking and other recruitment tools to develop a strong applicant pool
• Work with HR Generalist ensuring hiring process has been completed
•  Maintain and report key performance indicators 
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with hiring mangers, to understand their needs
• Conduct cold calls to passive candidates to present opportunities

  QUALIFICATIONS:

•  

  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field or 1 year of relevant experience
• Valid drivers license
• Valid auto insurance 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 

  BENEFITS:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Health and dental insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Advancement opportunities

   

  Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

  Interested candidates can apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers 

 

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Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people who are just like you! Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilties and mental illness. We are seeking a qualified and caring person to work as a Team Leader and Direct Support Professional in Wall, NJ. Great opportunity for those with hospitality or service backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all the functions of a Team Leader and directly manages the day to day services provided at a group home, assists the Program Coordinator with training and is responsible for ensuring quality of services provided and the health and safety of the individuals served.
• Collect and disseminate forms and agency information as delegated by PC.
• Assist with training and monitoring.
• Directly responsible to develop and manage staffing schedule in accordance with the Ratio’s laid out in each individual’s Individual Plan.
• Responsible for ensuring that the individual’s home is safe, clean and in good repair.
• Help collect and manage individual’s financial information; IE COH
• Be sure that Active Treatment is being implemented per individual’s IP.
• Assist in monitoring individual’s health care needs
• Monitor proper diet, meal planning and shopping.
• Ensure that monthly safety fire drills are conducted and documented.
• Must report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately to supervisor or department head.
• Maintain documentation, certification and training as required to comply with federal, state and program requirements and standards.
• Be available 24/7 except for day/ weekend off, must arrange another team lead to cover when off.
• Be available for State Surveys in assigned homes.
• Attending Team Leader Meetings bi-weekly/Assigned House staff meeting monthly
• Reasonable suspicion of a crime against a Benchmark resident must be reported to the Regional Director and/or Law Enforcement as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all individuals.
• Report to work as scheduled.
• Assist with the following duties:

• • Writing of goals and preparation of goal sheets
  • Planning, scheduling and follow-through of doctor appointments
  • Assisting in crisis situations
  • Meeting with diagnostic and evaluation team
  • Review and checking in medications
  • Assist with medical emergencies
  • Responsible for coordinating staffing coverage, must work if no staff is located
  • Train new employees
  • Complete home observations
• Financial duties:
  • Monitor in home client spending money and staff petty cash
  • Cash checks and make deposits if applicable

  • Complete paper work for grocery bills

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license

• At least 2 years experience working with people with ID/DD preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Some experience in supervision preferred but not required.

• Valid CPR and First Aid

Benefits: 

•  Health and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Profit Sharing
• Incentive Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Various Shifts and Locations

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If interested apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers Open Job

Benchmark Human Services is a nationwide agency serving adults and children with disabilities and mental illness for 60 years. Our mission is to help people be as independent as possible, be included in the community and to function at their maximum potential. Responsibilities: 

• Source and qualify candidates through various platforms including job boards, social media, networking and other recruitment tools to develop a strong applicant pool
• Work with HR Generalist ensuring hiring process has been completed
•  Maintain and report key performance indicators
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with hiring mangers, to understand their needs
• Conduct cold calls to passive candidates to present opportunities

  QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field or 1 year of relevant experience

• Valid drivers license
• Valid auto insurance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

  BENEFITS:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Health and dental insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Advancement opportunities

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers Open Job

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people who are just like you! Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. We are seeking a qualified and caring person to work as a LPN in Vineland, NJ.

Responsibilities:

• To coordinate health services, provide staff training and direct intervention to meet the health care needs of the individuals served in Residential Services throughout Vineland.
• Provide nursing coordination for individuals served that meets their health care needs through periodic home visits.
• Function as a liaison and advocate for the individuals served when dealing with physicians, psychiatrists and consultants.
• Provide on-going health care training to staff.
• Implement and train employees on new and revised health related policies and procedures in a timely manner.
• Participate in regular pharmacy reviews with the consulting pharmacist and follow up as needed.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly paperwork and assessments of individuals served health care needs.
• Ensuring that staff have called 911, respond by phone to medical calls of concern within 10 minutes of being called
• Monitor the medical files of individuals served to ensure that all documentation is present and correct.
• Participate in the Behavior Management Meetings, Human Rights Meetings, IHP meeting and other meetings as assigned.
• Provide medication training and other state required healthcare related training as required for agency staff.
• Perform health screenings and medical assistance for assigned programs.
• Attend Nurses’ Meetings as appropriate.
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff/individuals we serve.
• Will perform all duties necessary to meet state approved objectives, including the requirement that the employee cooperate with Benchmark Human Services and staff from the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) as well as the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in any inspection or investigation.
• Maintain a valid professional license
• Remain current in training offered by DDD (CPR/SFA) as well as those offered by Benchmark.
• Ensure the health, safety and respect of individuals served
• Reports to work as scheduled
• Order medical supplies on a monthly basis for all community residences.1.Experience in community nursing. 2.Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Experience in community nursing
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness

Qualifications:

• LPN
• Valid professional license
• Drivers License valid in the State of New Jersey and auto insurance
• Criminal background clearance
• Clearance through Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, N.J.A.C. 10:44D

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers Open Job

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people who are just like you! Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. The Vineland office is seeking qualified and caring people to work as a Direct Support Professional. Successful applicants will attend paid training to obtain required certifications. No experience is necessary, learn on-the-job. Responsibilities Include: • Protect and honor the rights of people with disabilities • Ensuring a safe and clean home for people served • Develop a positive rapport while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment • Teach skills to individuals served that increase independence such as eating, cooking and bathing • Document data displaying the individual served goals and progression • Assist in finding and participating in meaningful community activities • Work independent or with co-workers to enhance the growth of individuals served • Participate in on-going professional training General Qualifications: • Reliable transportation • Valid auto insurance and driver’s license • High school diploma or GED Benefits: • Competitive wages based on experience • Health and dental insurance • 401k plan with company match • Tuition reimbursement • Company paid life insurance • Voluntary benefits • Discount Poram • Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Various shifts and locations • Advancement opportunities Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers Open Job

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people who are just like you! Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. The Swedesboro office is seeking qualified and caring people to work as a Direct Support Professional. Successful applicants will attend paid training to obtain required certifications. No experience is necessary, learn on-the-job. Responsibilities Include: • Protect and honor the rights of people with disabilities • Ensuring a safe and clean home for people served • Develop a positive rapport while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment • Teach skills to individuals served that increase independence such as eating, cooking and bathing • Document data displaying the individual served goals and progression • Assist in finding and participating in meaningful community activities • Work independent or with co-workers to enhance the growth of individuals served • Participate in on-going professional training General Qualifications: • Reliable transportation • Valid auto insurance and driver’s license • High school diploma or GED Benefits: • Competitive wages based on experience • Health and dental insurance • 401k plan with company match • Tuition reimbursement • Company paid life insurance • Voluntary benefits • Discount Poram • Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Various shifts and locations • Advancement opportunities Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers Open Job

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people who are just like you! Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. The Tinton Falls location is seeking qualified and caring people to work as a Direct Support Professional. Successful applicants will attend paid training to obtain required certifications. No experience is necessary, learn on-the-job. Responsibilities Include: • Protect and honor the rights of people with disabilities • Ensuring a safe and clean home for people served • Develop a positive rapport while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment • Teach skills to individuals served that increase independence such as eating, cooking and bathing • Document data displaying the individual served goals and progression • Assist in finding and participating in meaningful community activities • Work independent or with co-workers to enhance the growth of individuals served • Participate in on-going professional training General Qualifications: • Reliable transportation • Valid auto insurance and driver’s license • High school diploma or GED Benefits: • Competitive wages based on experience • Health and dental insurance • 401k plan with company match • Tuition reimbursement • Company paid life insurance • Voluntary benefits • Discount Poram • Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Various shifts and locations • Advancement opportunities Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers Open Job

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people who are just like you! Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. We are seeking a qualified and caring person to work as a LPN in Monmouth County.

Responsibilities:

• To coordinate health services, provide staff training and direct intervention to meet the health care needs of the individuals served in Residential Services in NJ.
• Provide nursing coordination for individuals served that meets their health care needs through periodic home visits.
• Function as a liaison and advocate for the individuals served when dealing with physicians, psychiatrists and consultants.
• Provide on-going health care training to staff.
• Implement and train employees on new and revised health related policies and procedures in a timely manner.
• Participate in regular pharmacy reviews with the consulting pharmacist and follow up as needed.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly paperwork and assessments of individuals served health care needs.
• Ensuring that staff have called 911, respond by phone to medical calls of concern within 10 minutes of being called
• Monitor the medical files of individuals served to ensure that all documentation is present and correct.
• Participate in the Behavior Management Meetings, Human Rights Meetings, IHP meeting and other meetings as assigned.
• Provide medication training and other state required healthcare related training as required for agency staff.
• Perform health screenings and medical assistance for assigned programs.
• Attend Nurses’ Meetings as appropriate.
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff/individuals we serve.
• Will perform all duties necessary to meet state approved objectives, including the requirement that the employee cooperate with Benchmark Human Services and staff from the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) as well as the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in any inspection or investigation.
• Maintain a valid professional license
• Remain current in training offered by DDD (CPR/SFA) as well as those offered by Benchmark.
• Ensure the health, safety and respect of individuals served
• Order medical supplies on a monthly basis for all community residences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in community nursing.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.

Qualifications:

• LPN
• Valid professional license
• Drivers License valid in the State of New Jersey and auto insurance
• Criminal background clearance
• Clearance through Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, N.J.A.C. 10:44D

Benefits:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Health and dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Various shifts and locations
• Advancement opportunities
• Incentive Bonuses

20 hours a week flexible schedule, great pay! Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers or email resume to Lindsey at lmeyer@benchmarkhs.com Open Job

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people who are just like you! Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. We are seeking a qualified and caring person to work as a House Manager in Swedesboro.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage the operation of a community residence. Supervise staff and provide a meaningful day for the individuals served.
• Supervises, trains and provides guidance to the staff in accordance with state and federal regulations, Benchmark personnel policies, and the residential policy and procedure manual.
• Serves as the coordinator of each individual’s Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP) and Person Centered Plan (ELP).
• Participates in direct service for each individual served.
• Completes daily, weekly, monthly and yearly documentation as required by Benchmark and state and federal regulations. Maintains in-home files for the individual’s served according to standards and protocol established.
• Facilitates all repairs and required maintenance of the individual’s home.
• Responsible for following individual’s budgets. Assists the individual’s served in maintaining Medicaid eligibility by scheduling and attending all Medicaid appointments and providing proper documentation.
• Communicates professionally with families, Case Manager, Behaviorist, health care personnel, schools, landlords, employers, etc.
• Participates in Manager’s meetings, team meetings and other departmental meetings, IHP, ELP, IEP, IDT meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Is able to implement training programs as specified in each individual’s IHP, BSP.
• Complies with behavior support policies and procedures and implements approved behavior support programs.
• Participates in the hiring and discipline of assigned staff.
• Ensures proper medication/treatment administration and assists in meeting the individual’s health care needs.
• Schedules and assists individuals in all medical appointments and procedures. Ensures proper follow up is completed.
• Plans and implements community-based, age appropriate, recreational activities for the individuals served.
• Implements required training protocol for new and existing staff.
• Responds appropriately and promptly to on-call situations.
• Complies with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff and individuals served.
• Reports all Unusual Incidents (i.e., suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation) to supervisor.
• Will perform all duties necessary to meet state approved objectives, including the requirement that the employee cooperate with Benchmark Human Services and staff from the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) as well as the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in any inspection or investigation.
• Remain current in training offered by DDD (CPR/SFA) as well as those offered by Benchmark.
• Report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately to supervisor or department head.
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all individuals.
• Report to work as scheduled.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelor degree preferred.
• Five years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities including a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Driver’s license valid in the State of New Jersey and auto insurance
• Criminal background clearance; and Clearance through Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. N.J.A.C. 10:44D.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Health and dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Various shifts and locations
• Advancement opportunities
• Incentive Bonuses

Salary Position: $44k/yearly Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers Open Job

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people who are just like you! Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. The Farmingdale office is seeking qualified and caring people to work as a Direct Support Professional. Successful applicants will attend paid training to obtain required certifications. No experience is necessary, learn on-the-job. Responsibilities Include: • Protect and honor the rights of people with disabilities • Ensuring a safe and clean home for people served • Develop a positive rapport while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment • Teach skills to individuals served that increase independence such as eating, cooking and bathing • Document data displaying the individual served goals and progression • Assist in finding and participating in meaningful community activities • Work independent or with co-workers to enhance the growth of individuals served • Participate in on-going professional training Benefits: • Competitive wages based on experience • Health and dental insurance • 401k plan with company match • Tuition reimbursement • Company paid life insurance • Voluntary benefits • Discount Poram • Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Various shifts and locations • Advancement opportunities General Qualifications: • Reliable transportation • Valid auto insurance and driver’s license • High school diploma or GED Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers Open Job

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people who are just like you! Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. We are seeking a qualified and caring person to work as a LPN in Somerset County.

Responsibilities:

• To coordinate health services, provide staff training and direct intervention to meet the health care needs of the individuals served in Residential Services throughout Somerset County, NJ.
• Provide nursing coordination for individuals served that meets their health care needs through periodic home visits.
• Function as a liaison and advocate for the individuals served when dealing with physicians, psychiatrists and consultants.
• Provide on-going health care training to staff.
• Implement and train employees on new and revised health related policies and procedures in a timely manner.
• Participate in regular pharmacy reviews with the consulting pharmacist and follow up as needed.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly paperwork and assessments of individuals served health care needs.
• Ensuring that staff have called 911, respond by phone to medical calls of concern within 10 minutes of being called
• Monitor the medical files of individuals served to ensure that all documentation is present and correct.
• Participate in the Behavior Management Meetings, Human Rights Meetings, IHP meeting and other meetings as assigned.
• Provide medication training and other state required healthcare related training as required for agency staff.
• Perform health screenings and medical assistance for assigned programs.
• Attend Nurses’ Meetings as appropriate.
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff/individuals we serve.
• Will perform all duties necessary to meet state approved objectives, including the requirement that the employee cooperate with Benchmark Human Services and staff from the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) as well as the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in any inspection or investigation.
• Maintain a valid professional license
• Remain current in training offered by DDD (CPR/SFA) as well as those offered by Benchmark.
• Ensure the health, safety and respect of individuals served
• Reports to work as scheduled
• Order medical supplies on a monthly basis for all community residences.1.Experience in community nursing. 2.Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Experience in community nursing
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness

Qualifications:

• LPN
• Valid professional license
• Drivers License valid in the State of New Jersey and auto insurance
• Criminal background clearance
• Clearance through Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, N.J.A.C. 10:44D

E/O weekend- Saturday and Sunday Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers or email resume to Lindsey at lmeyer@benchmarkhs.com Open Job

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people who are just like you! Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. We are seeking a qualified and caring person to work as a LPN in Somerset County, NJ.

Responsibilities:

• To coordinate health services, provide staff training and direct intervention to meet the health care needs of the individuals served in Residential Services in NJ.
• Provide nursing coordination for individuals served that meets their health care needs through periodic home visits.
• Function as a liaison and advocate for the individuals served when dealing with physicians, psychiatrists and consultants.
• Provide on-going health care training to staff.
• Implement and train employees on new and revised health related policies and procedures in a timely manner.
• Participate in regular pharmacy reviews with the consulting pharmacist and follow up as needed.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly paperwork and assessments of individuals served health care needs.
• Ensuring that staff have called 911, respond by phone to medical calls of concern within 10 minutes of being called
• Monitor the medical files of individuals served to ensure that all documentation is present and correct.
• Participate in the Behavior Management Meetings, Human Rights Meetings, IHP meeting and other meetings as assigned.
• Provide medication training and other state required healthcare related training as required for agency staff.
• Perform health screenings and medical assistance for assigned programs.
• Attend Nurses’ Meetings as appropriate.
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff/individuals we serve.
• Will perform all duties necessary to meet state approved objectives, including the requirement that the employee cooperate with Benchmark Human Services and staff from the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) as well as the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in any inspection or investigation.
• Maintain a valid professional license
• Remain current in training offered by DDD (CPR/SFA) as well as those offered by Benchmark.
• Ensure the health, safety and respect of individuals served
• Order medical supplies on a monthly basis for all community residences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in community nursing.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.

Qualifications:

• LPN
• Valid professional license
• Drivers License valid in the State of New Jersey and auto insurance
• Criminal background clearance
• Clearance through Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, N.J.A.C. 10:44D

Benefits:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Health and dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Various shifts and locations
• Advancement opportunities
• Incentive Bonuses

Hours available are 3-11 Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers or email resume to Lindsey at lmeyer@benchmarkhs.com Open Job

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people who are just like you! Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. We are seeking a qualified and caring person to work as a Team Leader in Bridgewater. Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the operation of a community residence in conjunction with the Manager. Supervise staff and provide a meaningful day for the individuals served.
• Assists in the supervision, training and in providing guidance to the staff in accordance with state and federal regulations, Benchmark personnel policies, and the residential policy and procedure manual.
• Assists in the coordination of each individual’s Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP) and Person Centered Plan (ELP).
• Participates in direct service for each individual served.
• Completes daily, weekly, monthly and yearly documentation as required by Benchmark and state and federal regulations. Maintains in-home files for the individual's served according to standards and protocol established.
• Assists in the facilitation of all repairs and required maintenance of the individual’s home.
• Assists in maintaining individual’s budgets. Assists the individual's served in maintaining Medicaid eligibility by scheduling and attending all Medicaid appointments and providing proper documentation.
• Communicates professionally with families, Case Manager, Behaviorist, health care personnel, schools, landlords, employers, etc.
• Participates in Manager’s meetings, team meetings and other departmental meetings, IHP, ELP, IEP, IDT meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Is able to implement training programs as specified in each individual's IHP, BSP.
• Complies with behavior support policies and procedures and implements approved behavior support programs.
• Participates in the hiring and discipline of assigned staff.
• Assists in ensuring that proper medication/treatment administration and assists in meeting the individual’s health care needs.
• Assists with the scheduling of and assists individuals in all medical appointments and procedures. Assists in ensuring that proper follow up is completed.
• Assists in the planning and implements community-based, age appropriate, recreational activities for the individuals served.
• Assists in the implementation of required training protocol for new and existing staff.
• Responds appropriately and promptly to on-call situations.
• Complies with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff and individuals served.
• Assists in the reporting of all Unusual Incidents (i.e., suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation) to supervisor.
• Will perform all duties necessary to meet state approved objectives, including the requirement that the employee cooperate with Benchmark Human Services and staff from the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) as well as the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in any inspection or investigation.
• Remain current in training offered by DDD (CPR/SFA) as well as those offered by Benchmark.
• Report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately to supervisor or department head.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all individuals.
• Report to work as scheduled.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelor degree preferred.
• Two years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities to include a supervisory capacity.
• Must be at least 21 years of age;
• Driver’s license valid in the State of New Jersey and auto insurance;
• Criminal background clearance; and
• Clearance through Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. N.J.A.C. 10:44D.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Various Shifts and Locations
• Advancement Opportunities

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can apply online at www.Benchmarkhs.com/careers or email resume to Lindsey at lmeyer@benchmarkhs.com Open Job

Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people who are just like you! Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. The Bridgewater office is seeking qualified and caring people to work as a Direct Support Professional. Successful applicants will attend paid training to obtain required certifications. No experience is necessary, learn on-the-job. Great opportunity for those with hospitality or service backgrounds and for those who are looking for temporary work.

Responsibilities Include:

• Protect and honor the rights of people with disabilities
• Ensuring a safe and clean home for people served
• Develop a positive rapport while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment
• Teach skills to individuals served that increase independence such as eating, cooking and bathing
• Document data displaying the individual served goals and progression
• Assist in finding and participating in meaningful community activities
• Work independent or with co-workers to enhance the growth of individuals served
• Participate in on-going professional training

Benefits:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Health and dental insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Various shifts and locations
• Advancement opportunities

General Qualifications:

• Reliable transportation
• Valid auto insurance and driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates can apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers or email resume to Lindsey at lmeyer@benchmarkhs.com

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Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people who are just like you! Benchmark is a national leader in providing programs to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. We are seeking a qualified and caring person to work as a Direct Support Professional in Branchburg. Successful applicants will attend paid training to obtain require certifications. No experience is necessary, learn on-the-job. Responsibilities:

• Provide support and assistance to individuals served who have developmental disabilities.
• Assist individuals served in expanding their opportunities to participate in community life as they choose.
• Assist individuals in learning and maintaining skills, having new life experiences and respond to behaviors utilizing positive behavior supports.
• Provide training to individuals served in all identified areas and function as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Must be willing to flex schedule according to the needs of the individuals served.
• Participate proactively, for each individual, as part of an interdisciplinary team in the development and implementation of individual plans to achieve identified outcomes.
• Ensure the individual’s health and safety at home and in the community.
• Assist the individual served to acquire, retain or improve skills as identified in the individual’s ISP.
• Assist the individual served with daily living skills, including but not limited to individual care, community safety, social skills, and household tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for individuals served.
• Practice, assist individuals, and participate in safety drills as scheduled.
• Plan, participate and assist the individual served. in accessing community resources, volunteering, shopping, and age-appropriate recreational, therapeutic and training activities.
• Administer medications and follow physicians’ orders concerning medications and treatments.
• Monitor the general well-being of the individual served and follow supervisor/nurse instructions, including all healthcare appointments.
• Comply with all standards to assure the health and safety of all individuals.
• Communicate to nurse and supervisor health issues and concerns as they arise regarding individuals served.
• Provide communication to supervisors regarding individuals served, about their home, day program or work related needs, as applicable to each individual.
• Complete proper documentation relating to the healthcare of individuals served, including MARs, doctor visit forms, healthcare notes, etc.
• Implement all protocols for individuals including, but not limited to: high risk plans, behavior support plans, dining plans, seizure management plans, positioning schedules, fall risk plans, etc., as applicable to each individual.
• Follow dining plan policies, and assist individuals served, in preparing and safely eating nutritious meals according to their dining plan.
• Complete all required programmatic documentation accurately and on time, including but not limited to, daily documentation, injury/illness reports, ISP data sheets, notable occurrences, etc. as required by Benchmark, state, and federal regulations.
• Attend required trainings and meetings such as staff annual training, departmental meetings/trainings, house meetings, etc.
• Report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately to supervisor or department head. Communicate all reportable incidents immediately to supervisor.
• Provide receipts to supervisor for expenditures of individuals served, use of petty cash, etc. as applicable.
• Maintain employment-required documentation including but not limited to first aid, CPR, Medication Administration, and behavior management training, as required to comply with federal, state and program requirements and standards.
• Safely transport individuals served according to their physical or behavioral needs. Transportation maybe in a Company owned vehicle or a vehicle owned by the employee.
• Report to work as scheduled.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and complete required written documentation.
• The knowledge that some individuals may act out in an aggressive manner resulting with employees being hit, bit, kicked, and other forms of physical aggression such as property destruction
• The ability to understand aggressive behavior may be a form of communication or reaction to uncontrollable events in the individual’s life.
• Ability and skill to implement behavior support techniques as outlined in their behavioral support plan.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Access to vehicle in good operating order
• Minimum eighteen (18) years of age

Benefits:

• Competitive Wages Based on Experience
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Various shifts and locations
• Advancement Opportunities
• Incentive Bonuses

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can apply online at www.Benchmarkhs.com/careers or email resume to Lindsey at lmeyer@benchmarkhs.com Open Job