$1,000 Sign-On Bonus - Direct Support Professional Staff

Easterseals New Jersey; Whiting (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 25,830; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Benefits

Employer-Paid Coverage

Retirement Savings with Employer Match

Wellness Program

Training & Development

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a part-time Residential Counselor in Whiting, NJ, to support group home residents with daily living activities and deliver high-quality services. Responsibilities include assisting consumers with personal care goals, educating them on medications, and maintaining accurate documentation. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and experience working with individuals with disabilities. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical coverage and generous time off.

Qualifications

• 6 months of direct care experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support consumers in achieving personal care goals.
• Educate consumers on medications and conduct monthly audits.
• Coordinate services based on individual needs.
• Transport consumers using the company van as needed.
• Document services using electronic health records.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location

Manchester, NJ (Ocean County)

Schedule

Part Time Saturday-Sunday 4pm-8pm

What You’ll Do

The Residential Counselor supports the group home residents with daily living activities and delivers high quality services that will help consumers achieve measurable outcomes in accordance with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP).

Key Responsibilities

• Support consumers in achieving personal care goals and addressing ongoing challenges.
• Educate consumers on medications, track logs, and conduct monthly audits.
• Coordinate services based on individual needs.
• Transport consumers using the company van as needed.
• Deliver high-quality care in line with Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP).
• Accurately document services within required timeframes using electronic health records.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 6 months of direct care experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Requirements: Possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Benefits

• Use of Company Van as needed to transport consumers.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employer-Paid Coverage – Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Retirement Savings – 403(b) Plan with Employer Match.
• Generous Time Off – Paid Time Off, Holidays, Medical Leave, and PTO Buy-Back Options.
• Convenience & Support – Direct Deposit, Payroll Card, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness & Recognition – Wellness Program and Referral Bonus Program.
• Training & Development – Paid Orientation and Ongoing Training.
• Pay Type: Hourly.
• Hiring Minimum Rate: $18.00 per hour.
• Hiring Maximum Rate: $18.75 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer. As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law.