What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP Direct Support Professional - 22.5 Hrs position at Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson?
Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD)
$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.
We Are Making a Difference in Others' Lives
The 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.
About the Role: Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor (DSP)
$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.
We Are Making a Difference in Others' Lives
The 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.
About the Role: Direct Support Professional/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.
- PAID training.
- Medical/vision and dental insurance.
- Life insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid).
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance.
- 403B (with company-matching).
- Generous paid time off.
- 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 a High School 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.
Salary : $20 - $21
