Overnight Direct Support Professional - Residential Care

Catholic Charities-Dept For Persons With Disabilities (DPD); Jefferson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAID training

Medical/vision and dental

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance

403B with company-matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) in New Jersey is seeking a Direct Support Professional/ Overnight Residential Counselor to support adults with ID/DD in group homes. The role includes personal care, supervision, medication assistance, documentation, and community activities.

Hours are full-time, 3:00pm-11:00pm, five days per week with competitive hourly pay and paid training. Benefits include medical, dental, 403(b) and generous PTO. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid (non-provisional) driver’s license.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to meet requirements.
• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help meet the personal health, safety and welfare of residents in the group home.
• Assist and/or supervise individuals in personal care such as bathing and toileting, and participate in cleaning, cooking and life skills.
• Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and residents.
• Drive residents to/from day programs and community activities using agency vehicles.
• Maintain daily documentation of services provided.
• Assist with community-based activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

CPR/First Aid knowledge

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) in New Jersey is seeking a Direct Support Professional/ Overnight Residential Counselor to support adults with ID/DD in group homes. The role includes personal care, supervision, medication assistance, documentation, and community activities.

Hours are full-time, 3:00pm-11:00pm, five days per week with competitive hourly pay and paid training. Benefits include medical, dental, 403(b) and generous PTO. Equal opportunity employer.