Residential Support Staff DDS

Partners For Community; Naugatuck (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners For Community in Connecticut seeks Residential Support Staff to provide direct care for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The role focuses on delivering active treatment that enhances daily living skills and promotes independence.

Responsibilities include implementing DDS-guided goals, documenting progress, transporting clients to medical and recreational activities, and maintaining safe vehicle records.

Qualifications

• DDS systems knowledge required.
• Basic computer literacy with common software tools.
• Medication Certification through DDS, First Aid, CPR and PMT must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement goals and strategies consistent with DDS guidelines and CPM policies.
• Implement program goals and document progress according to teaching strategy.
• Provide transportation for medical, programmatic, and recreational requirements.
• Maintain required vehicle mileage, service, and safety documentation.
• Provide escort and timely medical progress notes, doctors' orders, and appointments.
• Track and document behavioral and programmatic data accurately and timely.
• Respond to crises and emergencies as directed by supervisor.
• Report all serious incidents to supervisor and management team.
• All other duties assigned by Coordinator.

Skills

DDS systems

Basic computer literacy

Medication Certifications (DDS, First 

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Summary

The Residential Support Staff is a member of a team that provides direct care support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The Residential Support Staff is primarily responsible for ensuring that each assigned individual is provided with active treatment that will afford the opportunity to enhance his/her daily living skills.

Summary

The Residential Support Staff is a member of a team that provides direct care support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The Residential Support Staff is primarily responsible for ensuring that each assigned individual is provided with active treatment that will afford the opportunity to enhance his/her daily living skills.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Implement goals and strategies consistent with DDS guidelines and CPM policies.
• Implement program goals and document progress according to teaching strategy.
• Provide transportation for medical, programmatic, and recreational requirements.
• Maintain required vehicle mileage, service, and safety documentation.
• Provide escort and efficient provision of medical progress notes, timely doctors' orders, and appointments.
• Track and document behavioral and programmatic data in an accurate and timely manner.
• Respond efficiently to crises and emergencies with a calm and reasoned response as necessary or directed by coordinator/supervisor or other member of the management team.
• Report all serious incidents to coordinator/supervisor or other members of the management team.
• All other duties assigned by Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Education - High School diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of DDS systems.
• Knowledge of basic computer technology and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Medication Certification through DDS, First Aid, CPR and PMT certifications must be acquired within six months of hire date and maintained throughout employment.

Schedule: Shifts available - Full and Part-Time - 1st and 2nd Shift