Day Programs Direct Support Professional — Empower Independence

The Arc Eastern Connecticut; New London (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Arc Eastern Connecticut is hiring Direct Support Professionals to facilitate and build skills for greater independence for individuals with IDD. The role focuses on personal care, recreation, daily living, health needs, and community integration in Groton, CT.

Responsibilities include designing and monitoring individualized plans, documentation, medication administration, safety training (CPR, First Aid, Heimlich), and transportation support to activities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
• Must have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Applicants must possess basic computer aptitude and be able to speak/write in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training, support, and assistance to participants in personal care, recreation and leisure, daily living skills, social skills, health needs, personal preferences, exercising of individual rights, community integration, and behavior management.
• Participate in design, implementation and monitoring of participants' individualized support plan with observations and input.
• Accurately administer prescribed medications to participants as ordered by physicians.
• Complete required documentation including program data, incident reports, daily logs, progress notes, and health records.
• Ensure participants health and safety including prevention of abuse, perform CPR, First Aid, Heimlich, and evacuation procedures.
• Provide transportation to recreational and community activities.
• Prepare participants meals following published menus.

Skills

Mentor

Life skills

Recreation

Independence

Communication

Health

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Arc Eastern Connecticut is hiring Direct Support Professionals to facilitate and build skills for greater independence for individuals with IDD. The role focuses on personal care, recreation, daily living, health needs, and community integration in Groton, CT.

Responsibilities include designing and monitoring individualized plans, documentation, medication administration, safety training (CPR, First Aid, Heimlich), and transportation support to activities.