DSP Direct Support Professional - Per Diem

Department for Persons with Disabilities; Jefferson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PAID training

Medical/vision and dental

Life insurance (agency-paid)

403B (with company-matching)

Generous paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson, Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with ID/DD in group homes across New Jersey. You will help with daily living activities, personal care, and documentation to ensure residents’ safety and well-being.

The role includes administering medications as needed, driving residents to programs, and coordinating with staff to provide engaging, community-based activities.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus
• Valid drivers license
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• Ability to meet physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and emergency procedures

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents in group homes and support personal health, safety and welfare.
• Assist with bathing, toileting, and daily living activities; supervise cooking, cleaning, and life skills.
• Administer or assist with medication administration as directed.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and residents.
• Transport residents to day programs or community activities using agency vehicles.
• Maintain daily documentation of services provided.
• Support residents in community activities and outings.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Reliability

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/First Aid training

Job description

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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:

• 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 (M-F 7am-10:30am, All evenings 3:00pm-11:00pm, All overnights 11:00pm-7:00am)

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)