DSP Direct Support Professional - 40 Hours

Department for Persons with Disabilities; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAID training

Medical/vision and dental

Life insurance (agency-paid), family/‑

Flexible spending accounts

Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance

403B with company-matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is hiring Direct Support Professionals to work in group homes across New Jersey. The role focuses on personal care, safety, and daily living support within a residential setting.

The DSP works as part of a team, assisting with activities of daily living, medication administration, and community-based engagement. Full and part-time shifts available, with paid training and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help meet personal health, safety and welfare needs of residents in the group home.
• Assist and/or supervise individuals in 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are offering competitive wages, benefit packages and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Full time, part-time, and substitute positions are available throughout 5 counties in New Jersey. Daytime, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts are currently open.
Our 3 agencies, Straight and Narrow (S&N), Catholic Family and Community Services (CFCS) and the Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) are currently hiring.

DSP Direct Support Professional - 40 Hours

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:

• 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.

Full Time-Shift: 40 hours per week, (Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 3pm-11pm)

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).