Weekend Direct Support Professional: Impactful Group-Home Care

Catholic Charities-Dept For Persons With Disabilities (DPD); Upper Macopin (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Part 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

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor to support residents in our group homes. You will assist with daily living activities, personal care, and ensuring health and safety in a compassionate environment.

The weekend shifts are 3:00pm-11:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays; compensation is $20.49/hour Mon-Fri and $21.49/hour for weekend hours, with paid training and a full benefits package, including medical, vision,

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CPR/First Aid and emergency procedures knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help meet personal health, safety and welfare of residents in group homes.
• Assist with bathing/toileting and daily living activities.
• Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers and residents.
• Drive residents to day programs and community activities.
• Document services provided daily.
• Assist with community-based activities.

Job description

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor to support residents in our group homes. You will assist with daily living activities, personal care, and ensuring health and safety in a compassionate environment.

The weekend shifts are 3:00pm-11:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays; compensation is $20.49/hour Mon-Fri and $21.49/hour for weekend hours, with paid training and a full benefits package, including medical, vision,