ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

‑          Assist in the training of clients in necessary areas

‑          Perform necessary tasks for individual

‑          Carry out any training programs and behavior management techniques as may be established

‑          Performs typing, cleaning or any other tasks assigned by the Program/Unit Manager as required

‑          Assure each individual attends day programming promptly and on a regular basis

‑          Ensure security and confidentiality of all assigned Alternatives,   Inc. records

‑          Follow all policies and procedures relative to this position

‑           Cooperate with Alternatives, Inc. and the N.J. Department of Human Services in all inspections or investigations

‑          Basic record keeping to include proper shift documentation as directed by the Program/Unit Manager

‑          Act as a role model for each resident in a variety of situations   that might exist for each individual

‑           Participate in staff meetings as directed by the Program/Unit Manager

‑          Ensures Alternatives, Inc.'s person‑centered philosophy.

‑          Participates as a team member in planning, implementing and evaluating services provided by the Program

‑          Handles a crisis situation

‑           Ensure operational effectiveness in emergency situations by providing services at Alternatives, Inc.?s program sites as assigned

‑                    Strong interpersonal skills required