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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson

DSP Direct Support Professional - Per Diem

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson, Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, us, 07442

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Regular Salary: $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.

Responsibilities

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.

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

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.

Per Diem (M-F 7am-10:30am, All evenings 3:00pm-11:00pm, All overnights 11:00pm-7:00am).

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).

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