Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) – 30 hrs

ADP, Inc.; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Somerset County in Hillsborough, Bridgewater, Somerset County, is seeking a 30 Hours Overnight Support Counselor / Direct Support Professional (Female). The role pays $18.91 per hour and requires a HS diploma or GED, with preferred one year of direct service experience.

The position involves ensuring client safety, documenting incidents, assisting with morning routines and daily living skills, and supervising late-night activities. Medication administration is included in duties.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required
• One year's experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons (preferred)
• Valid NJ Driver's license may be required? (not specified in HTML)

Responsibilities

• Ensure the overall safety of the consumers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all occurrences during the shift period.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Residential Manager to discuss consumers and related matters.
• Supervise and assist consumers in morning activities, including morning hygiene, clothing selection, and dressing for work.
• Provide training for consumers in daily living skills.
• Perform household maintenance duties as assigned by the Supervisor or as outlined in the overnight checklist (including such activities as laundry, mopping, dusting/appliance cleaning, and similar).
• Complete all assigned reports and logs.
• Attend all scheduled meetings, including meeting with the Manager to discuss consumers and related matters.
• Supervise and assist consumers in all late-night activities, including recreational activities.
• Provide personal care assistance to consumers throughout overnight shifts.
• With guidance from the Manager, provide counseling to consumers.
• Administer the consumer's medication ad according to accepted procedures.

Skills

Direct support experience

Documentation skills

Medication administration

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

The Arc of Somerset County in Hillsborough, Bridgewater, Somerset County, is seeking a 30 Hours Overnight Support Counselor / Direct Support Professional (Female). The role pays $18.91 per hour and requires a HS diploma or GED, with preferred one year of direct service experience.

The position involves ensuring client safety, documenting incidents, assisting with morning routines and daily living skills, and supervising late-night activities. Medication administration is included in duties.