Residential Support Staff DDS

Partners For Community; Somers (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners For Community is seeking Residential Support Staff to join a team delivering direct care to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. You will ensure each assigned person receives active treatment to help improve daily living skills.

Shifts available include 1st and 2nd, on-site in Connecticut. You will support transportation needs, document progress, track behavioral data, and respond to crises under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of DDS systems.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Medication, First Aid, CPR and PMT certifications must be obtained within six months.

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.

Skills

Basic computer skills

DDS systems knowledge

Valid driver's license

Medication certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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 - 1st and 2nd Shift