Direct Support Professional - Day Art Program - Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm

Bristol Adult Resource Center, Inc.; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401K with match

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Paid training and education

Job summary

Bristol Adult Resource Center, Inc. in Bristol, CT seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our Art Program. Working Monday–Friday, 9:00am–3:00pm, this is a 30-hour-per-week role designed to make a meaningful difference through creative activities.

We welcome applicants with no experience and will provide training. Benefits include paid time off, affordable health plans, 401K with matching, and growth opportunities within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least age 18 or older.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• DDS Medication Certification will be required (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities for learning new skills and independence through art activities.
• Administer medications and treatments following guidelines with accurate documentation.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect and their rights are protected.
• Electronically record daily activities while maintaining confidentiality and complying with policies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm - 30 Hours

BARC is currently seeking professional, caring, and motivated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in our Art Program. If you love art and wish to make an impactful and meaningful difference in someone else’s life every day this is the position for you! Applicants with no experience or seeking a career change are encouraged to apply – we will train the right candidates.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least age 18.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• DDS Medication Certification will be required (we will send to training)

Benefits:

• Paid time off (with increases over years of service).
• Affordable benefits: medical, dental, vision and more.
• 401K and Roth retirement plans with matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health, financial, personal growth resources and more.
• Opportunities for growth.
• Paid training and education including required CPR, PMT and Medication Certification.
• Staff recognition and appreciation.

Responsibilities:

• Provide opportunities for learning new skills and independence by working on individuals’ goals and plans through various art activities.
• Administer medications and treatments meeting all guidelines and accurate documentation.
• Provide safe and nurturing environment where Individuals are treated with dignity, respect, can exercise their rights and responsibilities and are protected from abuse or neglect.
• Electronically record daily activities maintaining confidentiality and complying with all policies and procedures to protect the identity, medical, HIPPA information.
• Obtain and maintain all required certifications and trainings (in person and online).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Efforts:

• May include extended periods of standing, sitting, walking with occasional periods of stooping, crouching, kneeling.
• Positions may require the ability to independently lift at least 25 pounds, push/pull varying weight (wheelchairs) or have to safely transfer ~35 pounds.