Impactful Direct Support Specialist – Full-Time

The Arc Eastern Connecticut; Dayville (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

The Arc Eastern Connecticut in Dayville, CT is hiring a Direct Support Professional for a full-time position. You will support individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living, health needs, and community participation.

Responsibilities include training, planning, medication administration, documentation, and ensuring safety. The role offers growth opportunities and requires a valid driver's license and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience 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
• Speak/write in English; basic computer aptitude

Responsibilities

• Deliver training, support, and assistance to participants in 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 design, implementation and monitoring of participants' individualized support plan with observations and opinions guiding tailoring.
• Accurately administer prescribed medications to participants as ordered by physicians.
• 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 procedures, and emergency evacuation.
• Provide transportation to recreational and community activities
• Prepare participants' meals following published menus
• Mentor and assist people in life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Life skills mentoring

Valid driver's license

High school diploma or GED

English speaking/writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Arc Eastern Connecticut in Dayville, CT is hiring a Direct Support Professional for a full-time position. You will support individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living, health needs, and community participation.

Responsibilities include training, planning, medication administration, documentation, and ensuring safety. The role offers growth opportunities and requires a valid driver's license and English proficiency.