Night Shift Direct Support Specialist - Care & Impact

Journey Found; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending accounts

Dependent care accounts

403(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Journey Found, Inc. is hiring a Direct Support Specialist in Groton, CT to assist individuals with daily living activities in group homes. Schedule is Sun-Wed 11p-9a with an hourly wage of $20.85.

Responsibilities include transportation, medication administration, documentation, and engaging activities. We offer comprehensive benefits and state-of-the-art training; prior experience is welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Must have at least 3 years driving experience with a valid driver’s license.
• Behavioral Management Experience and/or formal training.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Will be required to be PMT, CPR, FA and complete DDS Medication Administration Program (MAP).
• Must be free from communicable disease.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with activities of daily living (getting dressed, cooking, cleaning, bathing, toileting etc.).
• Transporting people
• Organizing activities and community outings
• Medication administration
• Doctors’ appointments
• Documenting Program Data
• Teaching and engaging
• Implementing good routines
• Helping in decision making process
• Grocery shopping and running errands
• Deescalating situations and managing behaviors
• Working as part of a collective team
• Communicating professionally with Nurses, Clinical Staff, Directors and Supervisors

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Journey Found, Inc. is hiring a Direct Support Specialist in Groton, CT to assist individuals with daily living activities in group homes. Schedule is Sun-Wed 11p-9a with an hourly wage of $20.85.

Responsibilities include transportation, medication administration, documentation, and engaging activities. We offer comprehensive benefits and state-of-the-art training; prior experience is welcome but not required.