DSP Direct Support Professional - 16 Hrs

Department for Persons with Disabilities; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Direct Support Professionals. This role involves providing essential care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a supportive group home environment. You will assist residents with personal care, engage in community activities, and ensure their safety and well-being. The organization offers paid training, medical benefits, and a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Training

Medical/Vision and Dental

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

403B with Company-Matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Motivated to work as part of a team for residents' best interests.
• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in personal care and daily living activities for residents.
• Drive residents to community programs and document services.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Personal Care Assistance

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson

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DSP Direct Support Professional - 16 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).

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: 16 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday 3:00pm-11:00pm)

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).