Residential Counselor: DSP – FT Evening Shifts, Help Others

Catholic Charities-Dept For Persons With Disabilities (DPD); Succasunna (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical vision dental

Life insurance

403B

Paid time off

Job summary

Catholic Charities-Dept For Persons With Disabilities (DPD) seeks a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor to help meet residents’ health, safety and welfare needs in our group homes in New Jersey. The role includes assisting with personal care, supervision, and daily activities during a 40-hour week, with shifts from 3:00pm–11:00pm on Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun.

You will participate in daily documentation, support medications, transport residents as needed, and help coordinate

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Supervise 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.
• Document services provided on a daily basis.
• Assist with community-based activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Medication assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Catholic Charities-Dept For Persons With Disabilities (DPD) seeks a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor to help meet residents’ health, safety and welfare needs in our group homes in New Jersey. The role includes assisting with personal care, supervision, and daily activities during a 40-hour week, with shifts from 3:00pm–11:00pm on Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun.

You will participate in daily documentation, support medications, transport residents as needed, and help coordinate