DSP Direct Support Professional - 13 hrs

Caritas Gala; Wayne (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PAID training

Medical/vision and dental

Life insurance (agency-paid)

403B (with company-matching)

Generous paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Catholic Charities is seeking compassionate individuals to join our Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) as Direct Support Professionals in Wayne, NJ. This part-time role supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings, providing daily living assistance and supervision.

The position offers regular pay with scheduled weekend coverage, on-the-job training, and benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifikationen

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in caregiving or ID/DD population is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.
• Must meet physical requirements and be able to perform CPR/First Aid procedures? (as per job requirements)

Aufgaben

• Help meet residents' personal health, safety and welfare.
• Assist with bathing, toileting, personal care tasks and daily living activities.
• Assist with medication administration as directed.
• Drive residents to programs and activities using agency vehicles.
• Document services provided daily.
• Support residents in community-based activities.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD)

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.

Regular Salary: $20.49 per hour Mon-Fri and $21.49 per hour (shifts beginning 11PM Friday to 11PM on Sunday).

Non-work time will be paid at the base rate.

Part Time-Shift: 13 hours per week (Sunday 3:00pm-10:00pm and Monday 4:00pm-10:00pm)

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

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.

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).

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) - we will discontinue the use of any recruitment resources which engage in direct or indirect discriminatory practices.