DSP Direct Support Professional - 39.5 Hrs

Caritas Gala; Pompton Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAID training

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

FSA

Critical illness insurance

403B plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Catholic Charities is seeking a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor (DSP) to assist adults in a group home setting. The role focuses on health, safety, and daily living support, including personal care, meals, and documentation.

Responsibilities include medication assistance, driving residents to activities, and promoting community engagement. A HS diploma and a valid driver’s license are required; CPR/First Aid training is expected.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to meet CPR/First Aid and emergency evacuation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and supervise residents' health and safety.
• Assist with bathing, toileting, cleaning, cooking and life skills.
• Administer and assist with medication administration.
• Communicate effectively with staff and residents.
• Drive residents to day programs and community activities.
• Document services daily.
• Assist with community-based activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Valid driver's license

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.

Full Time-Shift: (Monday 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Thursday 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday 2:30pm - 10:00pm, Saturday 7:00am - 3:00pm and Sunday 7:00am - 3:00pm)

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:

• 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

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.

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).

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) – we will discontinue the use of any recruitment resources which engage in direct or indirect discriminatory practices.