Day Support Specialist

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. in Waterbury, Connecticut is seeking a Day Support Specialist responsible for supporting individuals in developing skills and relationships. The position involves transporting individuals safely and engaging them in a variety of activities.

Qualified candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification. This full-time role operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must acquire and maintain Medication Certification, First Aid, CPR, and PMT certifications.

Responsibilities

• Engage individuals in daily program tasks.
• Teach, assist and supervise activities relative to program scope.
• Transport individuals safely to community settings.

Skills

Knowledge of DDS systems

Valid driver’s license

First Aid

CPR certification

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.

Duties and 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.

Qualifications

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

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm