DSP Direct Support Professional - 30 Hrs Temp. Overnight

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,227 - 29,604; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403B with company matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson is seeking a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves providing personal care and support for residents in group homes, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring their health and safety.

The ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to making a difference, possess effective communication skills, and a valid driver's license. Full-time positions are available with competitive pay and great benefits, including paid training and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and motivating teamwork.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Valid (non-provisional) driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with medication and daily documentation.
• Drive residents to community activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Personal care assistance

Medication administration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department For Persons With Disabilities (DPD)

Regular Salary: $20.49 per hour Mon-Fri and $21.49 per hour for shifts beginning 11 PM Friday to 11 PM 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 such as 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) and 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 an 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.

Full Time (Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 11:00 PM-9:00 AM)

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).