Part-Time Weekend Direct Support Specialist

March Inc; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

March Inc in Manchester, CT is seeking a Direct Support Professional for 16 hours per week. The DSP will provide individualized support to residents with intellectual disabilities, work with a team, handle crises calmly, and maintain professional interactions and documentation.

Responsibilities include meal planning, transportation, personal care, medication administration, record-keeping, and attending required trainings.

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 following dietary guidelines.
• Medication administration.
• Money management and making purchases of personal items.
• Transportation.
• Home maintenance.
• Personal hygiene and appointments.
• Complete shift documentation (behavior plans, goals, logs, and medication kardex).
• Maintain records of care and progress; report observations to supervisor.
• Ensure confidentiality of individuals and agency.
• Support families and advocates; accompany individuals to appointments.
• Read daily communications and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Disability care experience

Care concepts understanding

Tech proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Job description

March Inc in Manchester, CT is seeking a Direct Support Professional for 16 hours per week. The DSP will provide individualized support to residents with intellectual disabilities, work with a team, handle crises calmly, and maintain professional interactions and documentation.

Responsibilities include meal planning, transportation, personal care, medication administration, record-keeping, and attending required trainings.