Part-Time Direct Support Professional Weekend Shifts

March-Inc; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

March-Inc in East Hartford, CT seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide individualized support to individuals with intellectual disabilities on weekends and 16 hours per week. You will assist with daily living activities, meals, medication administration, transportation, records, and coordinating with supervisors, while maintaining confidentiality and safety.

The role requires a current driver’s license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least one year of experience; good

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who are intellectually/developmentally disabled preferred.
• Understanding of basic concepts of personal care, housekeeping and other care areas.
• Intermediate technology and computer ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily instruction and assistance in accordance with each person’s individual need.
• Meal planning and preparation/menus and dietary guidelines followed.
• Medication administration.
• Money management and making purchases of personal items.
• Transportation.
• Home maintenance.
• Personal hygiene.
• Personal appointments, medical appointments, and social commitments.
• Complete all necessary documentation while on shift to include, but not limited to behavior plans, individual's goals, financial records, communication log, nursing log, incident reports and medication Kardex.
• Maintain records of supported individual(s) care, conditions, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with manager/supervisor and clinical.
• Provide necessary support/ treatment and documentation for unusual incidents.
• Ensure confidentiality of individuals supported and the agency.
• Maintain positive and diplomatic relationships with families, advocates and friends of the individuals supported by the agency.
• Accompany supported individual(s) to doctors' offices and/or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
• Responsibly manage and record house petty cash and the funds of each supported individual according to agency policy.
• Work cooperatively and professionally with coworkers, residential support managers administrative personnel, clinical and community providers.
• Read all daily communications, keep updated on relevant issues and communicate problems/ concerns involving individuals supported in the program to the support manager.
• Throughout employment successfully meet and maintain the requirements of all certifications and training as established by regulatory bodies and the agency’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and respond appropriately as needed.
• Attend and participate in required staff meetings.
• Provide emergency coverage as needed.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Skills

ID/DD experience

Personal care

Housekeeping

Tech literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

1 year experience preferred

Job description

March-Inc in East Hartford, CT seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide individualized support to individuals with intellectual disabilities on weekends and 16 hours per week. You will assist with daily living activities, meals, medication administration, transportation, records, and coordinating with supervisors, while maintaining confidentiality and safety.

The role requires a current driver’s license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least one year of experience; good