DSP Direct Support Professional - 17.5 Hrs

Department for Persons with Disabilities; Jefferson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PAID training

Medical/dental vision

Life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Accidental Insurance

Critical illness insurance

403B matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson is seeking a Direct Support Professional for overnight residential care in our Department for Persons with Disabilities. The DSP helps meet residents' health, safety and welfare in group homes, with responsibilities including personal care, supervision and life skills.

This 17.5‑hour weekly role offers a regular hourly pay of $20.49–$21.49, paid training and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help meet the personal health, safety and welfare of residents in the group home.
• Assist with personal care, cleaning, cooking and life skills.
• Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and residents.
• Drive residents to/from day programs and community activities using agency vehicles.
• Daily documentation of services provided.
• Assist with community-based activities.

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DSP Direct Support Professional - 17.5 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.

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: 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: 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).