Overnight Counselor​/Direct Support Professional

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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
– 30 Hours Overnight Support Counselor / Direct Support Professional ( Female)

Location
:
Hillsborough, Bridgewater. Somerset County

RATE : $18.91/Hour

Eligibility requirements
:
Valid NJ Driver’s license

Required degrees, skills, or experience
: HS Diploma or GED required

One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons (preferred)

Job Description :

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Ensure the overall safety of the consumers.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all occurrences during the shift period.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Residential Manager to discuss consumers and related matters.
• Supervise and assist consumers in morning activities, including morning hygiene, clothing selection, and dressing for work.
• Provide training for consumers in daily living skills.
• Perform household maintenance duties as assigned by the Supervisor or as outlined in the overnight checklist (including such activities as laundry, mopping, dusting/appliance cleaning, and similar).
• Complete all assigned reports and logs.
• Attend all scheduled meetings, including meeting with the Manager to discuss consumers and related matters.
• Supervise and assist consumers in all late-night activities, including recreational activities.
• Provide personal care assistance to consumers throughout overnight shifts.
• With guidance from the Manager, provide counseling to consumers.
• Administer the consumer’s medication according to accepted procedures.

This job description and specifications are not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities,