Substitute Residential Counselor - based on agency needs

at  Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson

Schedule: Part Time Direct Care Position
Shift: Hours vary and are based on agency needs.
Salary: $18.48 per hour
Benefits: For full-time positions (30+hrs per week) we offer medical/vision, dental, life insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid), Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance, 403B (with company-matching), generous paid time off, employee discount programs (i.e. travel, movies, cellphone), etc. and a collaborative team environment.
Become a Residential Counselor and join one of the largest Catholic Charities Agencies providing care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the U.S. DPD is a dynamic organization that directly impacts the lives of hundreds of individuals and their families.
Who Are We?: DPD is one of the largest Catholic Charities Agencies providing care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States.

What’s the role of a Substitute Residential Counselor?: A Substitute Residential Counselor is a direct care profession. Their primary responsibility is to manage the personal health, safety and welfare of the people living in the home. You must also provide training, supervision and structure to individuals as they carry out their daily activities and routines. You would be responsible for administering and supervising medication; supervise and/or assist individuals in personal care areas i.e. bathing/toileting; participate and/or supervise in cleaning, cooking and life skills. 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 profession requires a significant amount of daily written and computerized documentation.

• You must be flexible to work varied shifts including day, evening, overnight and/or weekends.
• Must be willing to travel to programs to work needed hours.

Job Requirements: This career requires HS diploma or equivalent, a valid (non-provisional) driver’s license; experience with ID/DD population is a plus and the ability to meet the physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and our emergency evacuation procedures.
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.

• You must be flexible to work varied shifts including day, evening, overnight and/or weekends.
• Must be willing to travel to programs to work needed hours