Residential Counselor — Direct Care & Community Support

Caritas Gala; New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PAID training

Medical/vision and dental

Life insurance

403B with company-matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Catholic Charities is seeking a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor to help meet the health, safety, and welfare needs of residents in group homes in New Jersey. The role involves direct care, personal care assistance, medication support, and daily documentation, with shifts that include evenings and weekends.

For full-time staff, benefits include paid training, medical/vision/dental, life insurance, 403B with company match, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with ID/DD population a plus.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents in group homes.
• Assist with personal care, bathing, toileting and life skills.
• Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
• Document services daily and communicate with supervisors and staff.
• Drive residents to programs using agency vehicles.
• Participate in community-based activities.

Skills

Direct care

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Catholic Charities is seeking a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor to help meet the health, safety, and welfare needs of residents in group homes in New Jersey. The role involves direct care, personal care assistance, medication support, and daily documentation, with shifts that include evenings and weekends.

For full-time staff, benefits include paid training, medical/vision/dental, life insurance, 403B with company match, and generous PTO.