Overnight Support Counselor & DSP - 30 Hrs

ARC OF SOMERSET; Finderne (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

ARC OF SOMERSET in Hillsborough, NJ is seeking a 30-hour Overnight Support Counselor / Direct Support Professional (Female) to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities. The role offers overnight supervision, personal care, documentation, and counseling under supervision.

A HS Diploma or GED and a valid NJ driver’s license are required, with one year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• NJ Driver’s license required.
• 1 year direct service experience preferred.

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 according to accepted procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Documentation

Counseling

Personal care

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

ARC OF SOMERSET in Hillsborough, NJ is seeking a 30-hour Overnight Support Counselor / Direct Support Professional (Female) to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities. The role offers overnight supervision, personal care, documentation, and counseling under supervision.

A HS Diploma or GED and a valid NJ driver’s license are required, with one year of related experience preferred.