Intellectual Disability - Advanced Direct Support Professional

Keystone Human Services; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Human Services is seeking Advanced Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Connecticut. You will support adults with intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism, creating a healthy home environment and teaching daily living skills.

The role may involve administering medications and delegated nursing tasks under supervision, monitoring health, and responding to emergencies per protocols. A driver’s license and willingness to travel may be required depending on location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of work experience supporting individuals with challenging medical needs and/or dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental health.
• Effective communication and proficient computer skills.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications.
• Valid driver’s license and daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Support adults by creating a healthy, engaging home setting.
• Teach and assist with daily living skills.
• Assist with personal care and advocate for health and wellness.
• May administer medications and perform delegated nursing tasks under supervision.
• Respond to emergencies following protocols and implementing behavior support plans.

Skills

Effective communication

Proficient computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Keystone Human Services is currently seeking Advanced Direct Support Professionals to join our team in providing individualized, person-directed support in the areas of intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. Our work focuses on inclusion and building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and fully participate in everything society has to offer.

As an Advanced Direct Support Professional, you will support adults by creating a healthy and engaging home setting, teaching and assisting with daily living skills, assisting with personal care, and advocating for the health and wellness of the people we support. This position may administer medications, perform delegated nursing tasks, monitor health conditions under the supervisor of a nurse, and respond to emergencies following protocols and implementing behavior support plans. The Advanced Direct Support Professional supports individuals with a high level of need as defined by clinical and/or health care assessments.

Keystone Human Services values health, wellbeing, and professional growth. Our team has access to a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, career advancement, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more!

Job Details:

• Full time, Part time, and Casual positions available
• $22.25 per hour

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year work experience supporting individuals with either challenging medical needs and/or behaviors or dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental health
• Effective communication and proficient computer skills
• Successfully complete and maintain all required certifications and training mandated by regulations and additional specialized medical and/or behavioral health trainings necessary
• Valid driver’s license and, depending on work location, may be required to have daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.