Resident Support & Behavior Care Specialist

Journey Found, Inc.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Journey Found, Inc. in Manchester, CT is seeking a Direct Support Specialist to assist individuals with daily living activities in our group homes. Responsibilities include personal care, cooking, transportation, and documenting care plans.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, at least 3 years of driving experience with a valid license, and good communication skills. PMT, CPR, First Aid, and DDS Medication Administration Program training are required or provided.

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

• Support 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.
• Workings as part of a collective team.
• Communicating professionally with Nurses, Clinical Staff, Directors and Supervisors.

Skills

Driving experience

Communication skills

Behavioral management

CPR/First Aid

MAP training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Journey Found, Inc. in Manchester, CT is seeking a Direct Support Specialist to assist individuals with daily living activities in our group homes. Responsibilities include personal care, cooking, transportation, and documenting care plans.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, at least 3 years of driving experience with a valid license, and good communication skills. PMT, CPR, First Aid, and DDS Medication Administration Program training are required or provided.