DSP Direct Support Professional - 14 hrs.

Department for Persons with Disabilities; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 28,227 - 29,604; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical/vision and dental benefits

Life insurance

403B with company-matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Department for Persons with Disabilities in Clifton, NJ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this part-time role, you will assist residents with personal care and engage in community activities. An HS diploma and valid driver’s license are required.

We offer paid training, medical/vision/dental benefits, and a supportive team environment. This position is ideal for compassionate individuals motivated to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Motivated to work as part of a team focused on residents' best interests.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Valid non-provisional driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Help meet the personal health, safety, and welfare of residents.
• Assist in personal care, cleaning, cooking, and life skills.
• Drive residents to day programs and community activities.

Skills

Team motivation

Communication

Experience with ID/DD population

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

DSP Direct Support Professional - 14 hrs.

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD)

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

14 hours per week (Saturday & Sunday 3pm-10pm)