DSP Direct Support Professional — Flexible Shifts, Great Benefits

Department for Persons with Disabilities; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAID training

Medical/vision and dental

Life insurance (agency-paid)

Flexible spending accounts

Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance

403B (with company-matching)

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) in New Jersey is hiring Direct Support Professionals/Residential Counselors to assist residents in group homes, provide daily care, administer medication, and support activities.

We offer full-time, part-time, and substitute positions across 5 New Jersey counties with daytime, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts. Collegial teamwork and reliable service are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

The Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) in New Jersey is hiring Direct Support Professionals/Residential Counselors to assist residents in group homes, provide daily care, administer medication, and support activities.

We offer full-time, part-time, and substitute positions across 5 New Jersey counties with daytime, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts. Collegial teamwork and reliable service are essential.