Residential Support Specialist DSP — Paid Training & Benefits

Catholic Charities-Dept For Persons With Disabilities (DPD); Pompton Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAID training

Medical/vision and dental

Life insurance (agency-paid)

Flexible spending accounts

Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance

403B with company-matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Catholic Charities-Dept For Persons With Disabilities (DPD) is seeking a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes in New Jersey.

The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and CPR/First-Aid certification. You will provide personal care, medication assistance, documentation, and community activities, with paid training and a strong benefits package.

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.
• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• A valid (non-provisional) drivers license.
• Ability to meet CPR/First Aid and emergency evacuation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Help meet the health, safety and welfare of people in the group home.
• Assist with personal care, bathing/toileting, and life skills.
• Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and residents.
• Drive residents to/from day programs using agency vehicles.
• Daily documentation of services provided.
• Assist with community-based activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Medication administration

ID/DD experience (plus)

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Catholic Charities-Dept For Persons With Disabilities (DPD) is seeking a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes in New Jersey.

The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and CPR/First-Aid certification. You will provide personal care, medication assistance, documentation, and community activities, with paid training and a strong benefits package.