POSITION SUMMARY

A Direct Support Worker is responsible for assisting in the coordination of residential services and providing care to residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The position calls for the care and close supervision of clients in a residential setting.

GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Treat individuals with respect, dignity and compassion at all times

2. Daily living

• Clean, maintain and participate in the upkeep of the home and properties
• Assist individuals with:
• Plan, purchase and prepare meals according to individual’s dietary needs
• Plan and participate in leisure time and recreational activities
• New social opportunities/experiences to the individuals
• Cope effectively with social, emotional and physical situations

3. Documentation / Communication:

• Documentation provided by staff is considered a legal document
• Accumulate and record data relevant to behavioral programs, review individuals progress, developmental needs and barriers impeding progress.
• Identify and prioritize of individuals' need.
• Complete comprehensive documentation.
• Reports seizures, behavioral episodes, other medically or emotionally related problems and forward to the house manager, supervisor, nurse and team members.

4. Trainings

• Attend and successfully complete all mandatory trainings/meetings required by DDS and the agency.
• Attendance and successful completion is mandatory for scheduled Medical Certification.
• Yearly maintenance of Med Certification

5. HIPAA

• Maintain and safeguard individuals' private information. This includes but is not limited to diagnoses, health record, and program documentation.

6. Complete tasks related to work assigned by management individually or as a team.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree preferred or High school Diploma with 2 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Must have Medical Certification or must be able to obtain Medical Certification upon the next available Med Cert Course immediately following hire.
• Demonstrates organizational ability, communicates effectively with individuals served and members of the team.
• Applicants will be subject to criminal and driving history background checks. Must have a valid Connecticut driver’s license with no more than 2 violations in a three year period, subject to review. Drivers History completed annually.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.25 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff in the DDS program are required to wear a mask in the day program and group homes. Cleaning occurs regularly.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Medical Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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