Direct Support Professional I - FT 40hrs - Sun-Thurs - 3p-11p - Heathridge

Continuum of Care; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

401(k) match

Medical, Dental and Vision

FSA & Dependent Care

Employee Assistance Program

Life, AD&D and LTD

Colonial Supplemental Insurance

Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible

Connecticut Paid Sick Time

Double Time Holidays

Job summary

Continuum of Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Connecticut to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in their own homes and community activities. The role emphasizes respectful care, development of daily living skills, and facilitation of social engagement, in alignment with individualized plans.

Responsibilities include hands-on care, data entry in Therap, attending meetings, and collaboration with community providers to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s preferred; HS diploma or equivalent considered with related experience
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean driving record
• Certification as Direct Support Professional preferred
• CPR & First Aid, PMT, and all required certifications
• Computer skills to navigate electronic records and documentation
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnights as required

Responsibilities

• Establishes rapport and builds positive relationships with individuals
• Treats individuals with respect and dignity
• Provides hands-on support in living situations and ADL activities
• Delivers services per Individual Plan (IP) and behavioral programming
• Encourages use of natural supports and social/community involvement
• Provides companionship and problem-solving discussions
• Facilitates access to medical and community appointments
• Connects individuals to community resources via transportation
• Contributes to Individual Plan development and goals
• Collaborates with community providers to ensure quality care
• Inputs data in Therap or other electronic systems
• Tracks and reports daily IP teaching, ADL, behavioral, and medical data
• Attends staff and designated meetings
• Completes other client care tasks as assigned

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Computer skills

Direct care

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Therap system

Job description

weekend shift differential of $1 dollar more an hour.

Scope of Service

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care of the individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, enabling each person to live a valued and meaningful life. Support and care shall be delivered in the most respectful and dignified manner. The DSP assists each individual to live in a home of their own, develop and support reciprocal relationships, and become part of their community. The DSP supports individuals to learn and enhance activities of daily living, fosters involvement in social and community activities and supports personal care needs as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Client Care

• Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with individuals' while maintaining professional ethical standards and boundaries.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and commitment to individuals treating each person with respect and dignity.
• Provides facetoface handson support enabling individuals to maintain living

in their apartment/home, including activities of daily living, personal care, and other activities which promote healthy living.

• Delivers services in accordance with individual plan (IP) and positive behavioral programming, as applicable.
• Encourages the use of natural supports and fosters involvement in social and community activities while maintaining personal safety.
• Provides supportive companionship and problemsolvingoriented discussions.
• Supports individuals to engage in routine medical, psychological, dental appointments, personal business, and other appointments as identified.
• Provides individuals access to community resources through transportation.
• Provides input in Individual Plan development supporting individuals to achieve aspirations and goals.
• Works with community providers for quality care of individuals.
• Responsible for assigned data input with Therap or designated electronic systems.
• Tracks and reports daily data for identified IP teaching, ADL strategies, behavioral, and medical needs.
• Attends and participates in staff and other designated meetings.
• Completes other client care tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Associates preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent considered with relevant experience in a related human service field.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
• Certification as a Direct Support Professional preferred.
• Completion of certifications of CPR & First Aid, PMT, and all others required through DDS and CoC.
• Computer skills required to navigate agency electronic record, access email, and complete documentation.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnights as required.

Company Benefits Include

• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) with company match up to 3.5%
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD
• Colonial Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (2039 hour)

Employees.

• Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year.
• 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)