DSP Direct Support Professional - 16 hrs

Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor (DSP)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.Regular Salary: $20.49 per hour Mon-Fri and $21.49 per hour (shifts beginning 11PM Friday to 11PM on Sunday). Non-work time will be paid at the base rate.Hours: Part Time-Shift: 16 hours per week, (Saturday and Sunday 7:00am - 3:00pm)What's the role of a Direct Support Professional/Residential Counselor (DSP)?A 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 activitiesGreat Benefits: For full-time positions, (30+ per week) we offer:We provide PAID trainingMedical/vision and dentalLife insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid)Flexible spending accountsAccidental/Critical Illness Insurance403B (with company-matching)Generous paid time offRequirementsBe motivated to work as part of a team that acts in the best interest of our residents at all timesExperience with ID/DD population is a plusThis career requires HS diploma or equivalentA valid (non-provisional) driver's licenseThe ability to meet the physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and our emergency evacuation procedures.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).Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) – we will discontinue the use of any recruitment resources which engage in direct or indirect discriminatory practices.