Direct Support Professional I - PT 12hrs - Sat-Sun - 8a-2p - Red Fox

Continuum of Care; Wolcott (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental and Vision

FSA and Dependent Care Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life, AD&D and LTD

Colonial Supplemental Insurance

PTO & Sick time

Job summary

Continuum of Care seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities at home and in the community. You will provide hands-on support for daily living, personal care, and social activities, while promoting dignity and independence.

Role includes documenting in electronic systems, following IP plans, and coordinating with community providers. Evening/ weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate preferred; high school diploma with relevant experience acceptable.
• CT driver’s license with clean record is required.
• Certification as Direct Support Professional preferred.
• CPR & First Aid, PMT and DDS/CoC requirements completed.
• Computer skills to navigate electronic records and documentation.
• Evenings, weekends, and overnights may be required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes rapport and professional relationships with individuals.
• Treats each person with respect and dignity.
• Provides face-to-face hands-on support for ADLs and personal care.
• Delivers services per individual plan and behavioral programming.
• Facilitates participation in social and community activities.
• Supports medical, dental, mental health appointments and transportation.
• Maintains data input in Therap or other electronic systems.
• Attends staff and other designated meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Time management

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Therap

Electronic records

Job description

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.

• weekend shift differential of $1 dollar more an hour.
• weekend shift differential of $1 dollar more an hour.

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)