Direct Support Professional (Residential) (26659)

We Do Life...Together; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

We Do Life...Together seeks an entry-level Direct Support Professional in Naugatuck, CT. This role involves direct care and oversight for individuals, ensuring their needs align with individual plans and daily living requirements.

Responsibilities include assisting with medical/behavioral appointments, transportation, medication administration (Med Certification required), and maintaining plans in accordance with state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Desire to ensure the greater good for our individuals.
• Resourcefulness / problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates respect.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Results-oriented accountability.
• Strong sense of accountability.
• Timeliness/punctuality.
• Knowledge and understanding of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.
• MUST be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to successfully demonstrate and use smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the needs of the individuals are met consistently and in accordance with the individuals’ plan.
• Maintain and update individuals’ plans as needed in accordance with state and agency requirements.
• Responsible for daily housekeeping tasks and daily upkeep of the individual’s home and/or work environment.
• Provide safe transportation of individual(s). Ensure agency vehicles are maintained and required documentation is completed timely.
• Administer medication and implement delegated responsibilities ordered by licensed medical personnel (Med Certification Required).
• Communicate regularly to management team on individual’s performance, successes, and issues.
• Actively participate on the Interdisciplinary Team focused on development/implementation of the Individual Plan.
• Partner with other DSPs and administrative team members to share expertise and insights.
• Identify and participate in projects/initiatives that contribute to long-term excellence and individuals’ growth.
• Develop understanding of the workings of each department that interact with individuals.
• This position is considered essential staff and is critical towards the care of our individuals.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, and sitting; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds; may require working outside.

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Entry
• Location: 35 Elm Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School/GED
• Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.75 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: Local Travel
• Job Category: Direct Support Professional

Job Responsibilities

Individuals Direct Care/Oversight

• Ensure the needs of the individuals are met consistently and in accordance with the individuals’ plan so they can live their best lives. This includes but is not limited to medical / behavioral appointments, job skills /vocational needs, daily living skills, financial, transportation, etc.
• Maintain and update individuals’ plans as needed in accordance with state and agency requirements.
• Responsible for daily housekeeping tasks and daily upkeep of the individual’s home and/ou work environment.
• Provide safe transportation of individual(s). Ensure agency vehicles are maintained and required documentation is completed timely.
• Administer medication and implement delegated responsibilities ordered by licensed medical personnel (Med Certification Required).

Business Partner Relationships and Communications

• Communicate regularly to management team on individual’s performance, successes, and issues.
• Actively participate on the Interdisciplinary Team which is focused on development and implementation of the Individual Plan for the individuals entrusted to our care.
• Partner with other DSPs and administrative team members to share expertise and insights.
• Identify and participate in projects / initiatives that contribute to long-term excellence and individuals’ growth.
• Develop understanding of the workings of each department that interact with individuals.

Required Trainings and Certifications

• DDS Med Certification (within first 6 months of employment)
• CPR
• PMT
• Human Rights and Neglect
• Attendance at Mandatory Staff Meetings

Other Position Related Information

This position is considered essential staff and is critical towards the care of our individuals.

Physical demands associated include:

• Standing, walking, and sitting.
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds).
• May require working outside.

Qualifications

• Desire to ensure the greater good for our individuals.
• Resourcefulness / problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates respect.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Results-oriented accountability.
• Strong sense of accountability.
• Timeliness/punctuality.
• Knowledge and understanding of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.
• MUST be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to successfully demonstrate and use smartphones, tablets, and computers.