35-Hour Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Support Counselor

ADP, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Somerset County is seeking a 35-Hour Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Support Counselor for evenings (4pm–11pm) at group homes in Somerset County, NJ. Pay is $18.91/hr, with HS diploma or GED required and driver’s license essential.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, nutrition and ISP planning, medication administration, and community integration for individuals with I/DD. Experience preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• One year’s experience I/DD (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers in skill development, daily living, personal care, domestic living, recreation and socialization.
• Assist with nutritional needs and feeding as necessary.
• Assist with nutrition planning, grocery shopping and meal preparation.
• Collaborate on the development/implementation of consumers’ ISP.
• Train and support consumers in all areas of their ISP.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Train and support consumers in the community including social, recreational, cultural, religion and education networks.

Skills

Driver's license

I/DD experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

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35-Hour Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Support Counselor

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1167

Company Overview

The Arc of Somerset County is dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We provide a wide range of programs and services that enhance the quality of life for over 1,400 individuals across 33 locations, including group homes, employment centers, and community programs.

Job Title: 35 Direct Support Professional (DSP) - 4pm to 11pm - Female

Location: Within Somerset County |At the residences Group Homes within the community.

Pay:$18.91/hr

Education:HS Diploma or GED required

Eligibility/Experience Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s license
• One year’s experience I/DD (preferred)

Job Description:

• Assist consumers, as needed, in skill development, activities of daily living, personal care, domestic living, recreation and socialization
• Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs; assisting with feeding as necessary
• Assist consumers in nutritional planning, grocery shopping and preparation of all meals.
• Collaborate on the development/implementation of consumers’ Individual Service plans (ISP).
• Train and support consumers in all areas of their ISP.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Train and support consumers in the community including: social, recreational, cultural, religion and education networks.