Residential Support Staff DDS

Partners For Community; Somers (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Partners For Community is seeking a Residential Support Staff in Somers, CT to provide direct care for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The role focuses on active treatment and enhancing daily living skills through structured support.

You will implement DDS-guided goals, document progress, and assist with transportation and safety. Strong communication and reliability are essential; a driver’s license is required, with certification requirements completed within six

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DDS systems and guidelines.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Medication Certification (DDS), First Aid, CPR and PMT within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Implement goals and strategies consistent with DDS guidelines and CPM policies.
• Document progress according to teaching strategy and program goals.
• Provide transportation for medical, programmatic, and recreational needs.
• Maintain vehicle mileage, service and safety documentation.
• Escort and timely documentation of medical progress notes, orders, and appointments.
• Track and document behavioral and programmatic data accurately.
• Respond to crises and emergencies calmly as directed by supervisor.
• Report all serious incidents to supervisor and management.

Skills

DDS knowledge

Crisis response

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Driver's license

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.

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