Residential Support Staff DDS

Partners For Community; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners For Community in Connecticut seeks Residential Support Staff to assist individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. You will help deliver active treatment and support daily living skills, aligning with program goals and DDS policies.

The role includes transportation, documentation, and crisis response within a collaborative team. A high school diploma, license, and certifications are required, with on-site shifts for full and part-time positions.

Qualifications

• Education – High School diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of DDS systems.
• Knowledge of basic computer technology and software such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Medication Certification through DDS, First Aid, CPR and PMT within 6 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 timely medical progress notes, doctors’ orders, and appointments.
• Track and document behavioral and programmatic data accurately and timely.
• Respond to crises and emergencies with calm, directed action.
• Report all serious incidents to supervisor or management.
• All other duties assigned by Coordinator.

Skills

DDS systems

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

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

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