Direct Support Specialist - Community & Advocacy

Easter Seals; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut, Inc. is hiring a Direct Support Associate I to provide direct care, center and community support, pre-employment training, and skill-building for adults with developmental disabilities.

You will supervise participants, assist with transportation, and coordinate activities within the center and in the community while maintaining documentation and participating in required trainings.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human services or HS diploma with relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to drive commercial passenger vans.
• First Aid & CPR and Physical Management certifications.
• Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities.
• Knowledge of Abuse & Neglect.
• Able to communicate clearly and maintain documentation.
• Flexible to schedule changes.
• Supervise 3–6 participants.
• Attend trainings and use Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, personal support, training, and supervision to program participants.
• Transport participants to and from home, community sites, and outings.
• Create and plan meaningful center and community activities.
• Provide pre-employment and skill-building activities at center and in community.
• Ensure quality work and safety on community job sites.
• Monitor participant safety in all settings.
• Provide case management information gathering and documentation.
• Assist Case Coordinator with new goals and meetings.
• Perform nurse delegated tasks under supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe environment.
• Comply with accreditation standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Drive passenger vans

First Aid & CPR

Developmental Disabilities knowledge

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Flexibility

Supervision of participants

Education

Associate’s degree in human services

High school diploma/HSE

Tools

Office 365

Therap system

Job description

Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut, Inc. is hiring a Direct Support Associate I to provide direct care, center and community support, pre-employment training, and skill-building for adults with developmental disabilities.

You will supervise participants, assist with transportation, and coordinate activities within the center and in the community while maintaining documentation and participating in required trainings.