Direct Support Professional — Evening/Weekend Shifts + Growth

The Arc Eastern Connecticut; Gales Ferry (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

The Arc Eastern Connecticut in Connecticut is seeking Direct Support Professionals to help participants achieve greater independence. You will deliver training, support daily living and health needs, and contribute to individual plans while maintaining health and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, basic computer skills, and empathy. The organization offers paid training, health and dental coverage, paid time off, and holidays, with a starting hourly

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
• Must be able 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 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.
• Providing 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.

Skills

Disability support

Mentoring

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

The Arc Eastern Connecticut in Connecticut is seeking Direct Support Professionals to help participants achieve greater independence. You will deliver training, support daily living and health needs, and contribute to individual plans while maintaining health and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, basic computer skills, and empathy. The organization offers paid training, health and dental coverage, paid time off, and holidays, with a starting hourly