DSP Direct Support Professional - 17.5 Hrs

Department for Persons with Disabilities; New Jersey; On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical/vision and dental

Life insurance

403B with company matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Department for Persons with Disabilities in New Jersey seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role includes assisting with personal health and daily living tasks, while promoting a safe environment in group homes.

This position offers competitive pay at $20.06 per hour for regular shifts and $21.06 for weekend shifts, along with great benefits including paid training and medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Motivated to work as part of a team.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Valid (non-provisional) driver's license required.
• Ability to meet CPR/First Aid training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Help meet the personal health, safety, and welfare of residents.
• Assist/supervise individuals in personal care areas.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and residents.
• Drive residents to/from day programs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Personal care assistance

Medication administration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Agency vehicles

Job description

DSP Direct Support Professional - 17.5 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). 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).