DSP Direct Support Professional - 16hrs
Top Benefits
About the role
Department For Persons With Disabilities (DPD) Regular Salary: $20.06 per hour Mon-Fri and $21.06 per hour (shifts beginning 11PM Friday to 11PM on Sunday). Non-work time will be paid at the base rate.
Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the DPD team! Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is one of the largest Catholic Charities Agencies providing care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Group Homes. What’s the role of a Direct Support Professional/Overnight Residential Counselor (DSP)?
- Residential Counselor is a direct care professional whose primary responsibility is to help meet the personal health, safety and welfare of the people living in the group home.
- You will assist and/or supervise individuals in personal care areas i.e. bathing/toileting; participate and/or supervise in cleaning, cooking and life skills.
- Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
- You must communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the individuals living in the homes.
- Drive residents to/from day programs, outside/within their community using agency vehicles.
- This position requires daily documentation of services provided.
- Assist with fun community based activities.
Great Benefits: For full time positions, (30+ per week) we offer:
- We provide PAID training.
- Medical/vision and dental
- Life insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance
- 403B (with company-matching)
- Generous paid time off
Job Requirements
- Be motivated to work as part of a team that acts in the best interest of our residents at all times.
- Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.
- This career requires HS diploma or equivalent.
- A valid (non-provisional) driver’s license
- The ability to meet the physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and our emergency evacuation procedures.
Part Time-Shift: 16 hours per week (Saturday 12:00pm - 8:00pm and Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm) All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion/passing of our criminal background/references/DMV check, fingerprinting, pre-employment physical and drug test, etc.
All staff must attend a monthly Staff Meeting – date/time to be determined and announced in advance.
Meeting waivers are provided for conflicts due to secondary employment and/or school (appropriate documentation required).
About Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson
Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson, provides help and creates hope for thousands of people a year, regardless of their religious, social, or economic background.
Since 1938, Catholic Charities has been supporting those in the Diocese of Paterson and beyond by:
o Protecting and Nurturing Children & Youth o Providing Support and Promoting Independence for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities o Aiding in the Treatment and Recovery of Those with Substance Abuse Disorders o Feeding the Hungry & Sheltering the Homeless o Strengthening Families & Resolving Crises o Welcoming and Integrating Immigrants
DSP Direct Support Professional - 16hrs
Top Benefits
About the role
Department For Persons With Disabilities (DPD) Regular Salary: $20.06 per hour Mon-Fri and $21.06 per hour (shifts beginning 11PM Friday to 11PM on Sunday). Non-work time will be paid at the base rate.
Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the DPD team! Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is one of the largest Catholic Charities Agencies providing care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Group Homes. What’s the role of a Direct Support Professional/Overnight Residential Counselor (DSP)?
- Residential Counselor is a direct care professional whose primary responsibility is to help meet the personal health, safety and welfare of the people living in the group home.
- You will assist and/or supervise individuals in personal care areas i.e. bathing/toileting; participate and/or supervise in cleaning, cooking and life skills.
- Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
- You must communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the individuals living in the homes.
- Drive residents to/from day programs, outside/within their community using agency vehicles.
- This position requires daily documentation of services provided.
- Assist with fun community based activities.
Great Benefits: For full time positions, (30+ per week) we offer:
- We provide PAID training.
- Medical/vision and dental
- Life insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance
- 403B (with company-matching)
- Generous paid time off
Job Requirements
- Be motivated to work as part of a team that acts in the best interest of our residents at all times.
- Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.
- This career requires HS diploma or equivalent.
- A valid (non-provisional) driver’s license
- The ability to meet the physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and our emergency evacuation procedures.
Part Time-Shift: 16 hours per week (Saturday 12:00pm - 8:00pm and Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm) All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion/passing of our criminal background/references/DMV check, fingerprinting, pre-employment physical and drug test, etc.
All staff must attend a monthly Staff Meeting – date/time to be determined and announced in advance.
Meeting waivers are provided for conflicts due to secondary employment and/or school (appropriate documentation required).
About Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson
Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson, provides help and creates hope for thousands of people a year, regardless of their religious, social, or economic background.
Since 1938, Catholic Charities has been supporting those in the Diocese of Paterson and beyond by:
o Protecting and Nurturing Children & Youth o Providing Support and Promoting Independence for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities o Aiding in the Treatment and Recovery of Those with Substance Abuse Disorders o Feeding the Hungry & Sheltering the Homeless o Strengthening Families & Resolving Crises o Welcoming and Integrating Immigrants