Individual Home Supports Specialist

The Arc Eastern Connecticut; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insu

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Arc Eastern Connecticut is seeking In-Home Support Specialists in Norwich, CT to assist individuals with daily living, personal care, and community participation.

Responsibilities include meal planning, transportation, and supporting therapeutic plans. A valid driver's license and basic computer skills are required; English communication is essential. We offer training, benefits, and opportunities to advance within a supportive nonprofit organization.

Qualifications

• Experience with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
• Ability to mentor and assist people in life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer aptitude and ability to speak/write in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities such as meal planning and personal care.
• Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings.
• Provide transportation to recreational and community activities.
• Support therapeutic and behavioral plans.

Skills

English proficiency

Mentoring

People skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Our In-Home Support Specialists are committed to facilitate, model, and build skills that will lead to the optimal independence of the people we support.

Schedule

TBD Flexible - afternoon & weekends

Work Location

Norwich, CT

Essential Functions

• Daily activities such as meal preparation and planning
• Personal care
• Facilitating community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community
• Providing transportation to recreational and community activities
• Supporting therapeutic and behavioral plans

Expectations

• Demonstrates a positive work ethic.
• Can work with limited supervision.
• Advocates for and protects participants’ rights in accordance with Arc policies and procedures.
• Treats all individuals in an age-appropriate manner, with respect and dignity, and to encourage opportunities that promote choice.
• Maintains a mature and positive attitude when dealing with program participants, staff, families, the public and outside representatives.
• Works with a spirit of cooperation with all departments.
• Carries out all job responsibilities in a professional manner.
• Attends all agency staff meetings and training sessions.
• Maintains attendance. Adheres to policies on attendance, days of absence, and illness.
• Keeps supervisor informed of any significant events or the need to modify any area of the operation/activity.
• Serves as a positive and appropriate role model for program participants.
• Provides advocacy for participants based on their personal choice and their individual plan.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with participants, their families, and providers.
• Responds to need of participants, families, and providers in a timely and professional manner.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license, privately owned vehicle, and evidence of insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
• Must have the 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
• Applicants must possess basic computer aptitude and be able to speak/write in English.

Highlights

• Appreciate paid training while you get state certified.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Eleven recognized holidays off and paid each year.
• Earn paid vacation and paid sick leave.
• We can start you working and earning towards your employment goal.

Opportunities for advancement are offered.

Helping others is a reward that will stay with you the rest of your life.

The Arc Eastern Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.