Overnight Direct Support Professional — Group Home Care Hero

Catholic Charities-Dept For Persons With Disabilities (DPD); Jefferson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; 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

Catholic Charities - Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is seeking a Direct Support Professional/Overnight Residential Counselor to care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our group homes in New Jersey. The role includes overnight shifts and requires compassion, reliability, and teamwork.

You will help residents with personal care, medication administration, documentation, and participation in life skills activities, while ensuring safety and respect.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• CPR/First Aid training is preferred or required.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and emergency evacuation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise individuals in personal care tasks (bathing/toileting).
• Participate in cleaning, cooking and life skills activities.
• Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and residents.
• Drive residents to/from day programs using agency vehicles.
• Maintain daily documentation of services provided.
• Assist with community-based activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Driving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Catholic Charities - Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is seeking a Direct Support Professional/Overnight Residential Counselor to care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our group homes in New Jersey. The role includes overnight shifts and requires compassion, reliability, and teamwork.

You will help residents with personal care, medication administration, documentation, and participation in life skills activities, while ensuring safety and respect.