Overnight Support Counselor – Direct Care Champion

ADP, Inc.; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arc of Somerset County in Hillsborough, NJ seeks an Overnight Support Counselor / Direct Support Professional (Female) for 30 hours per week. The role includes supervising and assisting individuals with developmental disabilities, providing personal care, daily living training, and medication administration overnight.

Minimum HS Diploma or GED is required; a valid NJ driver’s license and at least one year of direct care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred.
• Valid NJ Driver’s license required.

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 per the overnight checklist.
• Complete all assigned reports and logs.
• Attend all scheduled meetings, including meetings 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 according to accepted procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Documentation

Counseling

Direct care

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

The Arc of Somerset County in Hillsborough, NJ seeks an Overnight Support Counselor / Direct Support Professional (Female) for 30 hours per week. The role includes supervising and assisting individuals with developmental disabilities, providing personal care, daily living training, and medication administration overnight.

Minimum HS Diploma or GED is required; a valid NJ driver’s license and at least one year of direct care experience is preferred.