DSP Direct Support Professional - 10.5 hrs

Department for Persons with Disabilities; Paterson (NJ); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Department for Persons with Disabilities is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their group homes. This part-time role involves personal care support, medication assistance, and community engagement. With generous benefits and paid training for full-time staff, join us to make a positive impact in others' lives.

Benefits

PAID training

Medical/vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403B (with company-matching)

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.
• Valid non-provisional driver’s license required.
• Ability to meet physical CPR/First Aid requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise personal care and life skills.
• Administer medication and communicate with team members.
• Drive residents to community programs and document services.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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DSP Direct Support Professional - 10.5 hrs

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD)

Regular Salary: $20.06 per hour Mon-Fri and $21.06 per hour (shifts beginning 11PM Friday to 11PM on Sunday). Non-work time will be paid at the base rate.

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the DPD team!

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is one of the largest Catholic Charities Agencies providing care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Group Homes.

What’s the role of a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor (DSP)?

• Residential Counselor is a direct care professional whose primary responsibility is to help meet the personal health, safety and welfare of the people living in the group home.
• You will assist and/or supervise individuals in personal care areas i.e. bathing/toileting; participate and/or supervise in cleaning, cooking and life skills.
• Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
• You must communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the individuals living in the homes.
• Drive residents to/from day programs, outside/within their community using agency vehicles.
• This position requires daily documentation of services provided.
• Assist with fun community based activities

Great Benefits: For full time positions, (30+ per week) we offer:

• We provide PAID training
• Medical/vision and dental
• Life insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance
• 403B (with company-matching)
• Generous paid time off

Job Requirements:

• Be motivated to work as part of a team that acts in the best interest of our residents at all times
• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus
• This career requires HS diploma or equivalent
• A valid (non-provisional) driver’s license
• The ability to meet the physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and our emergency evacuation procedures.

Part Time-Shift: 10.5 hours per week, (Monday 7am-10:30am, Wednesday 7am-10:30am, Friday 7am-10:30)

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion/passing of our criminal background/references/DMV check, fingerprinting, pre-employment physical and drug test, etc.

All staff must attend a monthly Staff Meeting – date/time to be determined and announced in advance

Meeting waivers are provided for conflicts due to secondary employment and/or school (appropriate documentation required).