Residential Counselor: Part-Time Support Professional

Catholic Charities-Dept For Persons With Disabilities (DPD); Jefferson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, vision & dental

Life insurance

Flex spending accounts

Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance

403B

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) at Catholic Charities seeks a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor to help residents in our group homes in New Jersey. You’ll support personal care, safety and daily living activities plus documentation and teamwork with staff.

You’ll administer medications, drive residents to programs, and participate in community activities. Regular shifts include weekend hours with competitive hourly pay and paid training; benefits are provided for

Qualifications

• Be motivated to work as part of a team that acts in the best interest of residents.
• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.
• Career requires HS diploma or equivalent.
• A valid (non-provisional) driver’s license is required.
• Ability to meet CPR/First Aid and emergency evacuation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, hygiene, and daily living activities.
• Supervise and participate in cleaning, cooking and life skills.
• Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers and residents.
• Drive residents to/from day programs using agency vehicles.
• Daily documentation of services provided.
• Assist with community-based activities.

Skills

Teamwork

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

ID/DD population experience (plus)

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) at Catholic Charities seeks a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor to help residents in our group homes in New Jersey. You’ll support personal care, safety and daily living activities plus documentation and teamwork with staff.

You’ll administer medications, drive residents to programs, and participate in community activities. Regular shifts include weekend hours with competitive hourly pay and paid training; benefits are provided for