#089-24 Day Support Specialist - North Haven

Kaizen Lab Inc.; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a Day Support Specialist to provide opportunities for individuals to develop and maintain valued skills and relationships.

The role requires initiative and reliable follow-through to maximize participation in program activities. Responsibilities include engaging individuals in daily tasks, assisting with personal care, organizing outings, and maintaining accurate records and transportation for daily activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DDS systems required.
• Medication Certification via DDS must be acquired within six months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily program tasks to actively engage individuals in activities and settings.
• Teach, assist, and supervise individuals in activities/jobs related to the program scope.
• Organize outings and present individuals with multiple options.
• Assist individuals with personal care while maintaining proper technique.
• Provide data and input on individual’s plan and level of need.
• Maintain ongoing case records of individuals’ needs and services.
• Document the individual’s time, attendance, and behavioral data.
• Organize and file records for daily routines.
• Document ISP objectives, behavior data, participation, and production for each individual.
• Notify supervisor of any behavioral or routine changes.
• Transport individuals safely to and from residential and community settings.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and accurate vehicle logs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

Skills

Knowledge of DDS systems

Medication Certification via DDS

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of the Day Support Specialist is to ensure that each individual is provided with opportunities to assume and maintain valued skills and relationships. The Day Support Specialist should demonstrate initiative and follow through with responsibilities of the program to provide maximize participation by each individual.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Knowledge of DDS systems.
• Medication Certification through DDS must be acquired within six months of hire date and maintained throughout employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performance of daily program tasks to actively engage individuals in various settings to increase aptitude.
• Teach, assist, and supervise individuals in activities/jobs relative to program scope.
• Organize outings and provide individuals with multiple options.
• Assist individuals with personal care while demonstrating proper technique.
• Provide data and input on individual’s plan and level of need.
• Maintain on‑going case records of individuals needs and services.
• Document the individual’s time, attendance, and behavioral data.
• Organize and file records specific to individual’s daily routine.
• Document ISP objectives, behavior data, participation, and production for each assigned individual.
• Notify supervisor/team of any behavioral or routine changes.
• Transport individuals in a safe manner to and from residential and community settings.
• Transport individuals to, from and between activities and work sites.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs and report any damage in a timely manner.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

SCHEDULE

Full time: Monday-Friday (8:00 am to 4:00 pm)