30 Hour Overnight Support Counselor (DSP)

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.

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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