DSP Direct Support Professional - 17.5 Hrs

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

403B with company matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson in Columbus, Ohio is hiring a Direct Support Professional/Overnight Residential Counselor. The role involves providing compassionate care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, medication administration, and community integration.

We offer competitive pay, paid training, and a range of great benefits such as medical coverage, a retirement plan with matching, and generous paid time off. Ideal candidates are team-oriented and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Motivated to work as part of a team for the residents' best interests.
• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Help meet the health, safety, and welfare of group home residents.
• Assist with personal care including bathing and toileting.
• Drive residents to/from community activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Medication administration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Agency vehicles

Job description

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/Overnight 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

• 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

17.5 hours per week (Monday‑Friday 7:00am‑10:30am).

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).