Compassionate Overnight Direct Support Counselor

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arc of Somerset County is seeking a 30-hour Overnight Support Counselor/Direct Support Professional to assist residents in Hillsborough and Bridgewater, Somerset County. The role provides overnight personal care, safety oversight, and daily living support.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, coordinating with the Residential Manager, assisting with morning routines, administering medications per procedures, and attending scheduled meetings.

Qualifications

• Valid NJ Driver’s license
• HS Diploma or GED required
• One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Ensure the overall safety of the consumers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all occurrences during the shift period.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Residential Manager to discuss consumers and related matters.
• Supervise and assist consumers in morning activities, including morning hygiene, clothing selection, and dressing for work.
• Provide training for consumers in daily living skills.
• Perform household maintenance duties as assigned by the Supervisor or as outlined in the overnight checklist (including such activities as laundry, mopping, dusting/appliance cleaning, and similar).
• Complete all assigned reports and logs.
• Attend all scheduled meetings, including meeting with the Manager to discuss consumers and related matters.
• Supervise and assist consumers in all late-night activities, including recreational activities.
• Provide personal care assistance to consumers throughout overnight shifts.
• With guidance from the Manager, provide counseling to consumers.
• Administer the consumer’s medication according to accepted procedures.

Skills

Valid NJ Driver's license

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

The Arc of Somerset County is seeking a 30-hour Overnight Support Counselor/Direct Support Professional to assist residents in Hillsborough and Bridgewater, Somerset County. The role provides overnight personal care, safety oversight, and daily living support.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, coordinating with the Residential Manager, assisting with morning routines, administering medications per procedures, and attending scheduled meetings.