Direct Support Specialist - PT 24h

Journey Found; Manchester (NH); Vor Ort; USD 21.707 - 30.916; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Journey Found in Manchester, NH is seeking dedicated support staff to assist individuals with daily living activities, including transportation and documentation. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least three years of driving experience.

We provide comprehensive training and a rich benefits package for full-time employees, including medical and tuition reimbursement. Join us in making a positive impact in our clients' lives.

Qualifikationen

• Must have at least a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have at least 3 years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.
• Behavioral management experience and/or formal training is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Aufgaben

• Supporting individuals with daily living activities.
• Transporting people to appointments and outings.
• Documenting program data and teaching skills.

Kenntnisse

Behavioral management experience

Communication skills

Driving experience

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Location: 190 South Main, Manchester, CT 06040

Salary: $19.10 hourly

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 9a-9p

Fundamental Functions of the Position

• Supporting individuals with activities of daily living (getting dressed, cooking, cleaning, bathing, toileting, etc.)
• Transporting people
• Organizing activities and community outings
• Medication administration
• Doctors’ appointments
• Documenting program data
• Teaching and engaging
• Implementing good routines
• Helping in decision‑making process
• Grocery shopping and running errands
• Deescalating situations and managing behaviors
• Working as part of a collective team
• Communicating professionally with nurses, clinical staff, directors and supervisors

Benefits

We offer a rich benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, 403‑(b) plan, tuition reimbursement, and more for full‑time employees.

Training

We provide state‑of‑the‑art training in areas such as person‑centered planning/thinking, CPR/first aid, human rights, compliance/HIPAA, workplace safety/OSHA, and medication administration.

Requirements

• Must have at least a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have at least 3 years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.
• Behavioral management experience and/or formal training.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Will be required to be PMT, CPR, FA and to complete DDS Medication Administration Program (MAP).
• Must be free from communicable disease.

Physical Requirements

The ability to move independently throughout a wide range of environments, some of which may not be wheelchair or otherwise handicapped accessible, is required. Independent transportation to locations that may not be served by public transportation may be necessary. Journey Found will make reasonable accommodations, whenever possible, when needed and/or requested by employees. Requests for accommodations will be honored, unless the accommodation would cause undue hardship on the operation of the program and/or the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Journey Found, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Journey Found, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.