Become a part of something greater
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.
Open Positions
Art Studio Facilitator (Part-Time)
The Art Studio Facilitator leads an engaging group and 1:1 art experiences that support the personal growth, independence, and self-expression of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Guided by the WAE Center philosophy and a commitment to discovering “The Spark Within,” this role creates inclusive, hands-on programming in a supportive studio environment.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate group and individual art classes aligned with member interests and abilities
- Create inclusive, engaging learning environments
- Develop and adapt art curricula and lesson plans
- Collaborate with WAE Center staff and leadership
- Support members during daily activities, including mealtimes and personal care (toileting, lifting, feeding as needed)
- Maintain attendance records and assist with studio setup/cleanup
- Support day trips and may operate program vans
- Participate in required trainings and comply with all program standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 2–4 years of experience in art facilitation or related programming (IDD experience preferred)
- Strong group facilitation, organizational, and communication skills
- Creative, flexible, and person-centered approach
Why Join Us
Join a mission-driven team that values creativity, inclusion, and meaningful connection through art.
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule: Minimum 3 days/week, 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Pay: Starting at $23.00/hour
Location: The WAE Center at JSDD
Direct Support Professional (Full-Time)
Join our dedicated team as a Direct Support Professional in our Day Program, where your compassionate care and active engagement will empower individuals with developmental disabilities to thrive and participate fully in their communities. This vital role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives through personalized support, encouragement, and skill-building activities. As a key member of our team, you’ll foster independence, promote safety, and help create a positive, inclusive environment for all participants.
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
- Actively engage in programming activities to support a positive and inclusive environment.
- Maintain accurate records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Complete required training and professional development.
- Generate creative ideas and demonstrate the ability to execute them as part of a team
- Assist WAE Staff and support as needed to ensure the success of daily programming.
- 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
- Occasional driving of members in passenger vans may be required.
Why Join Us
Join us in creating a supportive environment where individuals are empowered to reach their full potential. Your dedication can truly transform lives!
Benefits
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Health Insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Up to 8-hour shift
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Location: In person
Direct Support Professional (Essex or Morris)
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.
Expected Hours: Saturday – Sunday, 4-11pm.
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 (Maplewood)
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.
Expected Hours: Saturday 9am – 4pm and Sunday 4pm – 11pm
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
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
Assistant Manager (Full-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. We are currently seeking to hire an Assistant Residential Manager for our group home located in West Orange. The position is Full Time, 40 hours a week. Sunday – Thursday 2PM to 10PM; flexibility with shifts is required and working one day on the weekend.
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, and 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: From $22.93 per hour
Benefits
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Residential Manager (Full-Time)
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 full-time Residential Manager. Must be flexible with schedule.
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 people with developmental disabilities in a residential setting
- Valid NJ driver’s license
- Relevant supervisory experience and leadership experience
- Excellent written and communication skills
JSDD offers a benefit package with a choice of health plans that includes medical, dental, vision, and a 403 B investment package along with paid time off.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on 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: $59,508.80 annual salary
Work Location: In person
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
BCBA consultant (Part-Time)
JSDD is currently seeking a BCBA consultant, part time (20 hours a week), to work as part of the interdisciplinary team to assist, support and develop protocol to address specific behavioral needs of residents identified by the team as being in need of additional strategic intervention.
Qualifications
BCBA Certification
Competencies
Possess effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to develop and implement behavior intervention plans, behavioral strategies and reinforcement systems/behavioral contracts. Experience in functional behavior assessment and analysis, development and implementation of progress monitoring systems, data collection and analysis and staff training
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Associate Executive Director, provides support and guidance to the Interdisciplinary Team to suggest and develop interventions to facilitate the success of the residents identified as being in need of behavioral support
- Conducts functional behavioral assessment and analysis
- In conjunction with the team, identify the behavior(s) in need of intervention
- Develop tracking tools to obtain baseline data and train staff in the implementation to determine frequency, antecedents, specifics of the behavior, duration and consequences
- Develop strategies to adjust the environment or circumstances
- Conducts staff training consistent with strategies and behavioral intervention identified to support the individuals identified
- Attends required meetings/in-services
- Cooperates with any and all JSDD and Division of Developmental Disabilities inspections or investigations
- Performs other duties as assigned by Associate Executive Director
Our company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Part-time, Contract, 20 hours a week
Pay: $100 an hour
Work Location: In person
Life Home Tech Coordinator
Overview
JSDD: Life | Home | Tech (LHT) is at the forefront of supporting greater independence for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism, and older adults who are aging in place. The Life | Home | Tech Coordinator will play a key role in supporting LHT program activities and helping residents of JSDD’s residential homes increase independence through technology solutions. The ideal candidate will be passionate about enhancing the quality of life for adults who need support. They will also be patient, organized and enthusiastic about accessibility for all.
This is a full-time, grant-funded position, subject to renewal.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail and follow-up
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and collaboratively
- Tech savvy (i.e., Amazon Echo devices, smart home technology, basic household devices), including installation and education, with an interest in exploring how devices can help increase independence
- Experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and/or older adults a plus
- A strong work ethic, integrity, and the highest ethical standards
Key Responsibilities
- Create and update Enabling Technology Integration Plans, conduct assessments and participate in plan-of-care meetings
- Evaluate effectiveness and functionality of technology in homes through Quality Assurance (QA) checks, routine visits to the homes, obtaining resident and team member feedback
- Implement enabling technology and train individuals, team members and caregivers, as needed, ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately and on time
- Build relationships within the JSDD community (team members, residents, members, caregivers)
- Assist with the development of policy and implementation of Remote Supports to promote greater independence
- Administrative support for program activities
- Other responsibilities assigned by the Program Manager
Schedule
- Monday to Friday, business hours
- Occasional Evening or Weekend availability for special events
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.
Salary: $49,000 per year
JSDD offers a benefits package with a choice of health plans that include medical, dental, vision, a 403 B investment package along with paid time off.
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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.