DSP Direct Support Professional

DSP Direct Support Professional – 17.5 Hours

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Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) – The largest Catholic Charities Agency providing care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the U.S. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Group Homes.

Regular Salary: $20.06 per hour Mon‑Fri; $21.06 per hour for shifts beginning 11:00 PM Friday to 11:00 PM Sunday. Non‑work time will be paid at the base rate.

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then join the DPD team!

• 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 such as bathing and 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 or within their community using agency vehicles.
• This position requires daily documentation of services provided.
• Assist with fun community‑based activities.

For full‑time positions, (30+ per week) we offer:

• Paid training
• Medical, vision and dental coverage
• Life insurance (agency‑paid) and supplemental life insurance (employee‑paid)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Accidental/Critical Illness insurance
• 403B with company matching
• Generous paid time off

• Be motivated to work as part of a team that acts in the best interest of our residents at all times.
• Experience with /DD population is a plus.
• This career requires an 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.

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7:00 AM–10:30 AM & Saturday 3:00 PM–10:00 PM.

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of background checks, 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).

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Other

Industries:
Individual and Family Services

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