Residential Support Staff DDS

Corporation for Public Management; Somers (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporation for Public Management in Connecticut is seeking a Residential Support Staff to provide direct care support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. You will implement goals and strategies aligned with DDS guidelines and CPM policies to enhance daily living skills.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating transportation for medical and program activities, maintaining vehicle records, and responding calmly to crises.

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.

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

Documentation

Crisis response

Transportation coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

SummaryThe 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