Weekend DSP / Residential Counselor — Part-Time

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 and dental

Life insurance (agency-paid)

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 focuses on health, safety and residents’ welfare, with direct care tasks and documentation.

Shifts include Saturdays and Sundays 7:00am - 3:00pm, 16 hours per week, with part-time compensation.

Qualifications

• Be part of a team focused on residents’ health, safety and welfare.
• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.
• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid (non-provisional) driver’s license is required.
• Ability to meet CPR/First Aid and emergency evacuation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise residents in personal care, 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.
• Document daily services provided.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Medication administration

Teamwork

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 focuses on health, safety and residents’ welfare, with direct care tasks and documentation.

Shifts include Saturdays and Sundays 7:00am - 3:00pm, 16 hours per week, with part-time compensation.