Direct Support Professional I - PT 16hrs - Sun-Mon - 3pm-11pm - Batter

Continuum of Care; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) with company match up to 3.5%

Medical, Dental and Vision

Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible

Job summary

Continuum of Care in New Haven, CT is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in living independently and participating in their communities.

You will provide hands-on daily living support, document care data, follow individual plans, and coordinate with clinicians and transportation resources. Evening, weekend and overnight availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Completion of CPR & First Aid, PMT, and DDS/CoC required.
• Computer skills to navigate agency electronic records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Establishes rapport and professional relationships with individuals while maintaining boundaries.
• Provides face-to-face hands-on support for activities of daily living and personal care.
• Delivers services per individual plan and behavioral programming as applicable.
• Supports community involvement and transportation access to resources.
• Tracks and reports daily data for IP teaching, ADL and medical needs.
• Attends staff meetings and completes other client care tasks.

Job description

• Weekend shift differential: $1 per hour ($20.39 minimum hourly wage).

Scope of Service

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care of 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 face‑to‑face hands‑on 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 problem‑solving oriented 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 Associate’s degree preferred; High School Diploma or equivalent considered with relevant experience in a related human services field.
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license with a 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 records, 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-supplied Employee Assistance Program
• Company-supplied Life, AD&D and LTD
• Colonial Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (2039 hour)
• Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year.
• 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)