Full‑Time Direct Support Specialist — Empower Independence

The Arc Eastern Connecticut; Groton (CT); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Zusammenfassung

The Arc Eastern Connecticut is seeking a Day Programs Direct Support Professional to join our Groton team. This full-time role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through training, daily living skills, health needs, and community integration, following individualized plans.

Shift is Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm, with opportunities for advancement. You will administer medications as ordered, document properly, provide transportation, and advocate for

Qualifikationen

• Experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
• Ability to 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 be able to speak/write in English.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.

Aufgaben

• Deliver training, support, and assistance to participants in personal care, recreation and 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.
• Accurately administer prescribed medications to participants as ordered by physicians.
• Accurately complete required documentation including program data, incident reports, daily log, progress notes, and health records.
• Ensure participants health and safety including CPR, First Aid, Heimlich procedure, and evacuation in case of fire.
• Provide transportation to recreational and community activities.
• Prepare participants meals following published menus.
• Mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.
• Attend agency staff meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain attendance and adherence to policies on attendance and illness.
• Maintain positive relationships with participants, families, and providers.

Kenntnisse

Mentoring

Communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

The Arc Eastern Connecticut is seeking a Day Programs Direct Support Professional to join our Groton team. This full-time role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through training, daily living skills, health needs, and community integration, following individualized plans.

Shift is Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm, with opportunities for advancement. You will administer medications as ordered, document properly, provide transportation, and advocate for