(Internal) DSP Direct Support Professional - Part Time 23.5 Hours

Career Opportunities with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson•Wayne, NJ

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is seeking dedicated, caring, and compassionate individuals to work in our Group Homes as Direct Support Professionals/Overnight Residential Counselors (DSP). The DSP 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. This role involves assisting and/or supervising individuals in personal care, participating in cleaning, cooking, and life skills development, and administering or assisting with medication. Effective communication with supervisors, co-workers, and residents is essential. The position also requires driving residents to and from programs using agency vehicles, daily documentation of services, and assisting with community-based activities.

Requirements

Motivated to work as part of a team that acts in the best interest of our residents at all times.
HS diploma or equivalent.
A valid (non-provisional) driver's license.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and our emergency evacuation procedures.
Successful completion/passing of criminal background/references/DMV check, fingerprinting, pre-employment physical and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist and/or supervise individuals in personal care areas (bathing/toileting).
Participate and/or supervise in cleaning, cooking, and life skills.
Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and residents.
Drive residents to/from day programs, outside/within their community using agency vehicles.
Daily documentation of services provided.
Assist with fun community-based activities.