DSP Direct Support Professional - 7 Hrs

Career Opportunities with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson A great place to work. What’s the role of a 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. Great Benefits: 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. 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). #J-18808-Ljbffr Department for Persons with Disabilities