DSP Direct Support Professional - 17.5 Hrs

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson; Sparta (MO); On-site; USD 28,227 - 29,604; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical/vision and dental coverage

403B with company matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson is looking for a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor to provide care in group homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will assist with personal care, medication administration, and engage in community activities while ensuring the residents' safety and welfare.

The position comes with great benefits including medical/dental coverage, paid training, and generous time off. If you're passionate about making a difference, we want you on our team!

Qualifications

• Motivated to work as part of a team for the residents' best interest.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus.
• A valid non-provisional driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Help meet the health, safety, and welfare of residents.
• Assist with personal care areas including bathing and toileting.
• Drive residents to/from day programs in agency vehicles.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Personal care assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Agency vehicles

Job description

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/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:

• Paid training
• Medical/vision and dental coverage
• 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:

(Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7am-10:30am & Saturdays 3pm-10pm)

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).