35 Hour Support Counselor-Direct Support Professional -Female

Company Overview

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

35 Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Female 9AM-4pm

Job Type: Full time: 9 am -4 pm

Location

Within Somerset County |At the residences within the community.

Pay

$18.91/hr

Education: HS Diploma or GED required

Eligibility/Experience Requirements

• Valid Driver’s license
• One year’s experience I/DD (preferred)

Job Description

• Assist consumers, as needed, in skill development, activities of daily living, personal care, domestic living, recreation and socialization
• Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs; assisting with feeding as necessary
• Assist consumers in nutritional planning, grocery shopping and preparation of all meals.
• Collaborate on the development/implementation of consumers’ Individual Service plans (ISP).
• Train and support consumers in all areas of their ISP.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Train and support consumers in the community including: social, recreational, cultural, religion and education networks.

Benefits: Full-Time:

Schedule

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account

Full-Time & Sub

• 401(k)
• Life & AD&D
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer