DSP Program Assistant — Residential Care (Full-Time)

Catholic Charities-Dept For Persons With Disabilities (DPD); Mahola (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAID training

Medical/vision and dental

Life insurance (agency-paid)

Flexible spending accounts

403B with company-matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) at Catholic Charities is seeking a Direct Support Professional - Program Assistant (Temporary) to support residents in our group homes. The role involves coordinating activities, assisting with medications, and helping maintain safety standards.

You will work with the Program Director and staff, perform documentation, participate in training, and contribute to a compassionate, compliant home environment.

Qualifications

• One year experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.
• 18 years or older with High School/GED diploma.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license with ≤5 points.
• Willingness to drive agency vehicles to transport recipients.
• Be able to meet CPR/First Aid and emergency evacuation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Program Director to provide quality services in group homes.
• Supervise and train residential counselors with the Director and Associate Director.
• Prepare menus, grocery lists, plan activities, and manage medications and pharmacy communications.
• Maintain health, clothing needs, and compliance with agency/government standards.
• Complete documentation and cooperate with staff during inspections or investigations.

Skills

Experience with developmental/disabil

Driver's license (NJ)

Computer literacy

Job description

The Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) at Catholic Charities is seeking a Direct Support Professional - Program Assistant (Temporary) to support residents in our group homes. The role involves coordinating activities, assisting with medications, and helping maintain safety standards.

You will work with the Program Director and staff, perform documentation, participate in training, and contribute to a compassionate, compliant home environment.