Direct Support Specialist: Impactful Community Care

Sunrise Community; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 60,614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sunrise Community is seeking Direct Support professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living valued lives in the community. You will provide support, supervision and advocacy as part of our Sunrise family.

The role requires a valid driver's license, basic computer skills, and at least one year of human service experience, with an emphasis on safety, rights protection and empowering independence for the people we serve.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience
• Must possess basic computer skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent if required by work location
• Minimum one year of experience working in the human service field if required by work location

Responsibilities

• Identifies and reports any suspected abuse or violations of an individual's rights
• Provides support, assistance and supervision to meet the needs and goals of the individuals according to their plans
• Ensures that each individual's training, behavior and support programs are being implemented and documented in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Ensures that the health, safety and well-being of the individuals are protected at all times
• Provides a positive, reinforcing environment that promotes independence and choice
• Follows positioning schedules, uses proper equipment and assistive devices per plan
• Provides necessary level of assistance for appropriate diet, texture and equipment
• Ensures all homes, outside areas and vehicles are well maintained and organized
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sunrise Community is seeking Direct Support professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living valued lives in the community. You will provide support, supervision and advocacy as part of our Sunrise family.

The role requires a valid driver's license, basic computer skills, and at least one year of human service experience, with an emphasis on safety, rights protection and empowering independence for the people we serve.