Part-Time Direct Support Specialist — Empower Care

March Inc; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Job summary

March Inc. in Vernon, CT is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a part-time 15-hour weekly schedule (M-F 7a - 10a).

You will provide individualized support to adults with intellectual disabilities in a busy, team-based environment. You will assist with daily activities, meal planning, medication administration, transportation, documentation, confidentiality, and cooperation with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working with people who are intellectually/developmentally disabled preferred.
• Understanding of personal care, housekeeping and other care areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily instruction and assistance per each person’s needs.
• Meal planning and preparation and following dietary guidelines.
• Leisure time planning and development of hobbies.
• Medication administration.
• Money management and making purchases of personal items.
• Transportation.
• Home maintenance.
• Personal hygiene.
• Attend medical appointments and social commitments.
• Complete shift documentation (behavior plans, goals, logs, incident reports).
• Maintain care records and report observations to supervisor and clinical.

Skills

Customer service

Care for ID/DD

Personal care

Tech literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

1 year experience preferred

Job description

March Inc. in Vernon, CT is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a part-time 15-hour weekly schedule (M-F 7a - 10a).

You will provide individualized support to adults with intellectual disabilities in a busy, team-based environment. You will assist with daily activities, meal planning, medication administration, transportation, documentation, confidentiality, and cooperation with families and professionals.