Day Programs Direct Support Professional - PT

Thearcect; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Arc Eastern Connecticut is seeking a Direct Support Professional for part-time work in Norwich, CT. This role involves supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living skills, ensuring their health and safety, and providing mentorship. Ideal candidates will have a passion for advocacy and community support.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with previous experience preferred. Benefits include health insurance, dental coverage, and opportunities for advancement. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
• Must be able to provide individualized support in all areas of life skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training and assistance to participants in daily living skills.
• Administer prescribed medications accurately as ordered by physicians.
• Maintain documentation including incident reports and health records.

Skills

Mentorship

Communication

Recreational Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Day Programs Direct Support Professional - PT

Full-time Regular Service Workers Norwich, CT, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $18.00 Hourly

The Arc Eastern Connecticut has been providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We actively champion for full community inclusion and we are a licensed and contracted service provider of the Connecticut Department of Development Services. We provide residential, daytime, employment, and social supports to people with IDD and their families.

Description:

Our Direct Support Professionals are committed to facilitate, model, and build skills that will lead to the optimal independence of the people we support.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 2:30pm

Work Location:

Danielson, CT

Essential Functions:

• Deliver training, support, and assistance to participants in the areas of 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 the design, implementation and monitoring of the participants’ individualized support plan. Your observations and opinions are crucial to tailoring an achievable plan.
• Accurately administer prescribed medications to participants as ordered by physicians.
• Accurately complete required documentation including but not limited to program data, incident reports, daily log, progress notes, and health records.
• Always ensure participants’ health and safety including but not limited to prevention of abuse, perform CPR, perform Standard First Aid, perform Heimlich procedure, and evacuate participants in case of a fire.
• Provide transportation to recreational and community activities
• Prepare participants meals following published menus.
• Must have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health

Expectations:

• Demonstrates a positive work ethic.
• Can work with limited supervision.
• Advocates for and protects participants’ rights in accordance with Arc policies and procedures.
• Treats all individuals in an age-appropriate manner, with respect and dignity, and to encourage opportunities that promote choice.
• Maintains a mature and positive attitude when dealing with program participants, staff, families, the public and outside representatives.
• Works with a spirit of cooperation with all departments.
• Carries out all job responsibilities in a professional manner.
• Attends all agency staff meetings and training sessions.
• Maintains attendance. Adheres to policies on attendance, days of absence, and illness.
• Keeps supervisor informed of any significant events or the need to modify any area of the operation/activity.
• Serves as a positive and appropriate role model for program participants.
• Provides advocacy for participants based on their personal choice and their individual plan.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with participants, their families, and providers.
• Responds to need of participants, families, and providers in a timely and professional manner.

Minimum 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

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Opportunities for advancement are offered.

Helping others is a reward that will stay with you the rest of your life.

The Arc Eastern Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer