Direct Support Professional (Residential) 2nd Shift (28146)

We Do Life...Together; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Longevity incentives

Essential staff

Job summary

We Do Life...Together seeks Direct Support Professionals to support individuals in Residential and Vocational settings. You will work second shift, ensuring individuals can live their best lives with guided care and planned activities.

The role offers advancement opportunities and a $500 longevity incentive after one year, with potential increases over time as tenure grows. A meaningful, essential staff position awaits dedicated caregivers.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Must demonstrate use of smartphones, tablets and computers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the needs of individuals are met per their plan and support success.
• Maintain and update individual plans per state and agency requirements.
• Perform daily housekeeping and upkeep of home/work environment.
• Provide safe transportation for individuals and ensure vehicle documentation.
• Administer medication and follow delegated medical responsibilities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Accountability

Punctuality

Problem solving

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 35 Elm Street - Naugatuck, CT 06770

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School/GED

Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Second Shift

Job Category: Direct Support Professional

Rewarding Longevity Incentives Await!

Earn a $500 longevity incentive after just one year of employment! But that’s not all—your loyalty pays off even more over time, as your longevity incentives will grow the longer, you’re with us. We’re proud to reward not only exceptional performance but also the dedication of our team members as they thrive and grow within our agency.

High Level Description

Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are an extremely important role in our company as they work directly with our individuals, ensuring they can lead their best lives and can be successful in both our Residential and Vocational settings. DSPs report to either a Residential Program Manager or Vocational Manager, depending on placement, and the role has advancement opportunities to increase responsibilities and pay.

Regular weekly schedule:

• Sunday:10:00am - 10:00pm, Wednesday: 7:00pm - 12:00am, Thursday: 3:00pm - 12:00pm and Friday: 3:00pm - 12:00am / or Monday: 3:00pm - 12:00am, Tuesday: 3:00pm - 12:00am Wednesday: 3:00pm - 7:00pm and Saturday: 10:00am-10:00pm

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 individuals 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)

Business Partner Relationships and Communications:

• Communicate regularly to management team on individuals 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

Other Position Related Information:

• This position is considered essential staff and is critical towards the care of our individuals
• This position has physical demands associated including: Standing, walking, and sitting, Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds)
• This position may require employees to work outside

Competencies Required:

• Desire to ensure greater good for our individuals
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication skills
• Resourcefulness / problem solving abilities
• Results oriented
• Strong sense of accountability
• Demonstrates respect
• Accountability
• Timeliness/punctuality

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Highschool diploma or GED
• Valid Drivers License
• Must be able to successfully demonstrate and use smartphone, tablets, and computers