What are the responsibilities and job description for the 35-Hr Support Counselor (DS)- Day Program/ Employment Services position at The Arc of Somerset?
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) - Day Hab Program / Employment Services - Female
Job Type: Full time: 9 am -4 pm ( Monday to Friday)
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:
- Evening shift
- Rotating weekends
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Full-Time & Sub:
- 401(k)
- Life & AD&D
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $19