DSP Direct Support Professional - Per Diem

Department for Persons with Disabilities; Hopatcong (NJ); On-site; USD 28,227 - 29,604; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PAID training

Medical/vision and dental benefits

403B with company-matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Department for Persons with Disabilities is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide personal care and support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will assist with daily living activities, medication administration, and community engagement.

This role offers competitive pay starting at $20.49 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and paid training. Join a passionate team dedicated to improving the lives of individuals in our care.

Qualifications

• Motivated to work as part of a caring team.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of CPR/First Aid.
• Valid (non-provisional) driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Help meet residents' personal health and welfare needs.
• Assist with personal care including bathing and toileting.
• Administer and assist with medication.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Experience with ID/DD population

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 (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/Overnight 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:

• 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.

Per Diem - Shift

Hours and days M-F, flexible between 8:30am-4:45pm

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.