Direct Support Specialist: Empower Independence & Community

The Arc Eastern Connecticut; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

The Arc Eastern Connecticut in Groton, CT is seeking Direct Support Professionals to help individuals with IDD achieve greater independence through training, daily living support, and community activities.

You will deliver care, assist with personal care and health needs, administer medications as prescribed, and help design and monitor individualized support plans. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
• Must mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Applicants must possess basic computer aptitude and be able to speak/write in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training, support, and assistance to participants in the areas of personal care, recreation and leisure, daily living skills, social skills, health needs, personal preferences, exercising of individual rights, community integration, and behavior management.
• Participate in the design, implementation and monitoring of the participants individualized support plan. Your observations and opinions are crucial to tailoring an achievable plan.
• Accurately administer prescribed medications to participants as ordered by physicians.
• Accurately complete required documentation including but not limited to program data, incident reports, daily log, progress notes, and health records.
• Always ensure participants health and safety including but not limited to prevention of abuse, perform CPR, perform Standard First Aid, perform Heimlich procedure, and evacuate participants in case of a fire.
• Providing transportation to recreational and community activities
• Prepare participants meals following published menus.
• Must have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Health support

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

The Arc Eastern Connecticut in Groton, CT is seeking Direct Support Professionals to help individuals with IDD achieve greater independence through training, daily living support, and community activities.

You will deliver care, assist with personal care and health needs, administer medications as prescribed, and help design and monitor individualized support plans. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required.