Direct Support Professional

Allied community programs; Hazardville (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ALLIED COMMUNITY PROGRAMS seeks a Direct Support Professional to implement and monitor residents' service plans, serve as a positive role model, assist with meals and daily activities, and transport residents while promoting growth through training opportunities. State CT certification for medication administration may be obtained during employment.

We offer per diem, part-time and full-time positions starting at $18.80 per hour, with a potential $0.50 raise after medical certification completed

Qualifications

• Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Daily care and instruction in residential homes.
• Documents activities according to guidelines.
• Provides transportation using agency vehicle.
• Offers individualized training, assistance, and choices to individuals as described in the Individual Program Plan.
• Maintains professionalism when engaging with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

ALLIED COMMUNITY PROGRAMSFUNCTIONThe Direct Support Professional is essential in implementing and monitoring residents' service plans. They serve as positive role models, ensure safe and clean living conditions, assist with meal preparation and daily activities, help transport residents, and foster personal growth through active participation in training opportunities.REPORTABILITYReports directly to: Residential ManagerSupervisory Responsibilities: Provides support to residents of community living and supporting living arrangements.RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for daily care and instruction in residential homes.Documents activities according to guidelines.Provides transportation using agency vehicle.Offers individualized training, assistance, and choices to individuals as described in the Individual Program Plan.Strong communication and documentation abilities.Maintains professionalism when engaging with clients and colleagues.Ability to obtain and maintain State of CT certification for medication administration during employment.Consistent completion of work-related tasks.CORE COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma, 21+ years of age. Clean criminal background and driving record required.A history of reliable work habits.Top consideration given to those with related experience and motivation to improve the lives of persons with/ disabilities.Successful experience working with individuals exhibiting challenging medical, physical, and behavioral needs.Reasonable Accommodations:Accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis, based on individual needs and organizational resources.We have per diem, part-time and full-time positions available, starting at $18.80 per hour. Employees may be eligible for a $0.50 hourly increase upon medical certification, which can be completed after hire as part of paid training.