Direct Support Specialist - Empower Lives & Community

Journey Found; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

Life and AD&D

401(k)/403(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Dependent care accounts

Job summary

Journey Found, Inc. seeks a Direct Support Specialist to assist residents in our CT group homes, providing daily living support, transportation, medication administration, and activity coordination.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork with nurses and supervisors, compliant documentation, and training in CPR/FA, MAP, and safety procedures. A HS diploma and driving record are required; we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Required High School diploma or equivalent.
• Behavioral management experience or formal training.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• PMT, CPR, FA certifications and MAP completion required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting individuals with activities of daily living (getting dressed, cooking, cleaning, bathing, toileting).
• Transporting individuals.
• Organizing activities and community outings.
• Medication administration.
• Attending doctors’ appointments and documenting program data.
• Teaching and engaging individuals and implementing routines.
• Supporting decision making and grocery shopping.
• Deescalating situations and managing behaviors within a team setting.
• Communicating professionally with Nurses, Clinical Staff, Directors and Supervisors.

Skills

Behavioral management experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

DDS Medication Administration Program (MAP) training

PMT/CPR/FA certifications

Job description

Journey Found, Inc. seeks a Direct Support Specialist to assist residents in our CT group homes, providing daily living support, transportation, medication administration, and activity coordination.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork with nurses and supervisors, compliant documentation, and training in CPR/FA, MAP, and safety procedures. A HS diploma and driving record are required; we offer a comprehensive benefits package.