35-Hr Support Counselor (DS)- Day Program/ Employment Services

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

The Arc of Somerset County is dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. We provide a wide range of programs and services that enhance the quality of life for over 1,400 individuals across 33 locations, including group homes, employment centers, and community programs.

Job Title: 35 Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Day Hab Program / Employment Services - Female

Job Type : Full time: 9 am -4 pm ( Monday to Friday)

Location : Within Somerset County |At the residences within the community.

Pay: $18.91/hr

Education: HS Diploma or GED required

Eligibility/Experience Requirements :

• Valid Driver’s license
• One year’s experience I/DD (preferred)

Job Description:

• Assist consumers, as needed, in skill development, activities of daily living, personal care, domestic living, recreation and socialization
• Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs; assisting with feeding as necessary
• Assist consumers in nutritional planning, grocery shopping and preparation of all meals.
• Collaborate on the development/implementation of consumers’ Individual Service plans (ISP).
• Train and support consumers in all areas of their ISP.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Train and support consumers in the community including: social, recreational, cultural, religion and education networks.

Benefits:
Full-Time:

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Rotating weekends
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Full-Time & Sub:

• 401(k)
• Life & AD&D
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer