Direct Support Professional - Residential Group Home - Full Time Second Shift

Bristol-Adult-Resource-Center; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with matching

Employee Assistance Program

Paid training and certifications (CPR,

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Bristol Adult Resource Center (BARC) is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our Residential Group Home Program. This role involves supporting individuals in daily activities, promoting personal growth, and ensuring safety and dignity.

Shifts include Saturday and Sunday evenings and additional weekday evenings; training and certifications will be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning opportunities and promote independence by working on individual goals and plans.
• Transport individuals to and from programs and activities.
• Administer medications and treatments per guidelines with accurate documentation.
• Maintain a safe, respectful environment protecting individuals from abuse or neglect.
• Record daily activities electronically while preserving confidentiality and complying with policies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Saturday 3:30pm-11:00pm, Sunday 3:30pm-10:00pm, Tuesday 2:30pm-10:30pm,

Thursday & Friday 2:30pm-11:15pm - 39.5 hours

Bristol Adult Resource Center (BARC) is a non-profit organization supporting adult individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities by providing them with Residential, Vocational, Recreation and Day Support Services.

BARC is currently seeking professional, caring, and motivated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in our Residential Group Home Program. In this position, expect to make an impactful and meaningful difference in someone else’s life every day.

Services include but are not limited to assisting individuals, promoting personal growth and reaching their goals daily activities, by providing personal care, and attending community and social activities. Applicants with no experience or seeking a career change are encouraged to apply – we will train the right candidates.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least age 18.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Benefits:

• Paid time off (with increases over years of service).
• Affordable benefits: medical, dental, vision and more.
• 401K and Roth retirement plans with matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health, financial, personal growth resources and more.
• Opportunities for growth.
• Paid training and education including required CPR, PMT and Medication Certification.
• Staff recognition and appreciation.

Responsibilities:

• Provide opportunities for learning new skills and independence by working on individuals’ goals and plans.
• Transport individual to and from programs and activities.
• Administer medications and treatments meeting all guidelines and accurate documentation.
• Provide safe and nurturing environment where Individuals are treated with dignity, respect, can exercise their rights and responsibilities and are protected from abuse or neglect.
• Electronically record daily activities maintaining confidentiality and complying with all policies and procedures to protect the identity, medical, HIPPA information.
• Obtain and maintain all required certifications and trainings (in person and online).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Efforts:

• May include extended periods of standing, sitting, walking with occasional periods of stooping, crouching, kneeling.
• Positions may require the ability to independently lift at least 25 pounds, push/pull varying weight (wheelchairs) or have to safely transfer ~35 pounds.