DSP Direct Support Professional

DSP Direct Support Professional - 24 hrs

Position at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson – Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD).

Salary: $20.06 per hour Monday through Friday and $21.06 per hour for shifts beginning 11 PM Friday to 11 PM Sunday. Non‑work time will be paid at the base rate.

• Assist patients with personal health, safety, and welfare in the group home.
• Provide or supervise bathing, toileting, and personal care.
• Participate in cleaning, cooking, and life‑skills activities.
• Administer or assist with medication administration.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and residents.
• Drive residents to and from day programs or community appointments using agency vehicles.
• Document all services daily.
• Coordinate fun community‑based activities.

• Paid training
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Agency‑paid life insurance; employee‑paid supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off

• Motivation to work as part of a team focused on residents’ best interests.
• Experience with /DD populations is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid (non‑provisional) driver’s license.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements for CPR/First Aid and emergency evacuation procedures.

Part‑time shift: 24 hours per week – Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 3 PM–9 PM.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, reference check, DMV verification, fingerprinting, pre‑employment physical, and drug test.

All staff must attend a monthly staff meeting (date/time announced in advance). Meeting waivers are available for secondary employment or school conflicts with appropriate documentation.

Entry level

Part‑time