Compassionate Direct Support Specialist

Journey Found; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

403(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Journey Found, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Specialist in Storrs, CT to assist individuals with daily living activities and community outings. The role involves medication administration, documentation, and collaboration with nurses and supervisors to ensure high-quality care.

The position follows an evening/weekend schedule (Fri 3:30p-10p, Sat 4p-10p) with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for training in person-centered planning, CPR/First Aid, HIPAA compliance, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
• PMT, CPR, FA and complete DDS Medication Administration Program (MAP) training required.
• Must be free from communicable disease.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living.
• Transport individuals to activities.
• Organize activities and community outings.
• Medication administration.
• Attend doctors’ appointments.
• Document program data.
• Provide teaching and engagement.
• Support routines and decision-making.
• Run errands and grocery shopping.
• De-escalate behaviors and work as a team.
• Communicate with Nurses and Supervisors.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Caring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Journey Found, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Specialist in Storrs, CT to assist individuals with daily living activities and community outings. The role involves medication administration, documentation, and collaboration with nurses and supervisors to ensure high-quality care.

The position follows an evening/weekend schedule (Fri 3:30p-10p, Sat 4p-10p) with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for training in person-centered planning, CPR/First Aid, HIPAA compliance, and safety protocols.