Direct Support Specialist: Daily Living & Community Support

Journey Found, Inc.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending accounts

Dependent care

403(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Journey Found, Inc. in Manchester, CT seeks a Direct Support Specialist to assist individuals in group homes with daily living activities, transportation, and community outings.

You will document program data, support medication administration, attend appointments, and work closely with nurses and supervisors as part of a dedicated team. A high school diploma and driving experience are required; CPR/FA/PMT and MAP training are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have at least 3 years driving experience with a valid driver’s license.
• Behavioral Management Experience and/or formal training.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
• PMT, CPR, FA and complete DDS Medication Administration Program (MAP).
• Must be free from communicable disease.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with activities of daily living.
• Transporting people.
• Organizing activities and community outings.
• Medication administration.
• Attend doctors’ appointments and document data.
• Teaching and engaging alongside the team.
• Implementing good routines and decision-making support.
• Grocery shopping and running errands.
• Deescalating situations and managing behaviors.
• Work as part of a collective team.
• Communicating professionally with Nurses, Clinical Staff, Directors and Supervisors.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Journey Found, Inc. in Manchester, CT seeks a Direct Support Specialist to assist individuals in group homes with daily living activities, transportation, and community outings.

You will document program data, support medication administration, attend appointments, and work closely with nurses and supervisors as part of a dedicated team. A high school diploma and driving experience are required; CPR/FA/PMT and MAP training are provided.