Part-Time Direct Support Professional — Group Homes

Caritas Gala; Clifton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 13,914,000 - 15,429,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PAID training

Medical/vision and dental

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403B (with company-matching)

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Catholic Charities' Department for Persons with Disabilities seeks a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor to provide compassionate care in our group homes. This part-time role covers Saturday and Sunday shifts (14 hours/week) with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits including training, health coverage, life insurance and retirement plans.

Join a team dedicated to dignity and independence for adults with ID/DD and contribute to daily living activities and

Qualifications

• Be motivated to work as part of a team that acts in the best interest of our residents at all times
• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus
• This career requires HS diploma or equivalent
• A valid (non-provisional) driver’s license
• The ability to meet the physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and our emergency evacuation procedures.
• All offers of employment are contingent on background checks, references, DMV check and pre-employment steps

Responsibilities

• Residential Counselor is a direct care professional whose primary responsibility is to help meet the personal health, safety and welfare of the people living in the group home.
• You will assist and/or supervise individuals in personal care areas i.e. bathing/toileting; participate and/or supervise in cleaning, cooking and life skills.
• Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
• You must communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the individuals living in the homes.
• Drive residents to/from day programs, outside/within their community using agency vehicles.
• This position requires daily documentation of services provided.
• Assist with fun community-based activities

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Catholic Charities' Department for Persons with Disabilities seeks a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor to provide compassionate care in our group homes. This part-time role covers Saturday and Sunday shifts (14 hours/week) with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits including training, health coverage, life insurance and retirement plans.

Join a team dedicated to dignity and independence for adults with ID/DD and contribute to daily living activities and