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 Waterford, CT. You will provide person-directed support for adults with intellectual disabilities, mental health needs, and autism, helping them live healthy, independent lives.

In this role you will support daily living skills, personal care, and advocate for wellness while following established protocols. Some positions may involve medication administration and nursing task delegation under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year work experience supporting individuals with challenging medical needs or behaviors or dual diagnosis.
• Effective communication and proficient computer skills.
• Complete and maintain required certifications and training mandated by regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create a healthy and engaging home setting for adults.
• Teach and assist with daily living skills and personal care.
• Advocate for health and wellness of the individuals supported.
• May administer medications and perform delegated nursing tasks under supervision.
• Respond to emergencies following protocols and behavior support plans.

Skills

Effective communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

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.

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.