30 Hour Overnight Support Counselor (DSP)

Job Description

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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 – 30 Hours Overnight Support Counselor ( Female)

Location: Hillsborough, Bridgewater.

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)

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,

Hourly Rate: $18.91/Hour

Benefits :

· Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision Insurance for employee and family

· Life and AD&D Insurance(Employer Paid)

· Long-term Disability (Employer Paid)

· 401k ( Both Full and part-time employees)

· Short-term Disability

· FSA

· Tuition reimbursement program

· Paid Trainings

· Generous Paid Vacation and Holidays

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