Direct Care Staff

DISABILITY RESOURCE NETWORK INC • Bridgeport, CT

1d • $0 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

A Direct Care Staff (DCS) is responsible for supervising and implementing activities for individuals with developmental disabilities. The DCS will be responsible for implementing the individual's schedule, maintaining the individual's safety, helping the individual navigate his environment, and encouraging the individual to participate in activities. The DCS will create lessons to implement with the individual. The DCS will be responsible for implementing and tracking any special protocols for the DCS such as behavioral plans, dietary plans, etc. All consumers require, at a minimum, line of sight supervision and may require assistance with eating, toileting, navigating their environment, etc. DCS's are responsible for implementing specific goals and objectives, logging data, and encouraging the development of social bonds and independent living skills.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience working with adults with disabilities or Minimum 2 years experience providing personal care assistance
• PMT certification
• CPR certification
• Valid driver's license
• Clean criminal background and motor vehicle history (all employees undergo a background check prior to hire and annually)
• Minimum high school diploma/GED
• Minimum 18 years old
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in the English language
• Physical requirements: Must be able to keep up with the pace of the schedule
• Applicants should be team players who are flexible, reliable and have positive attitudes.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily scheduled activities for client
• Record keeping and documentation in the form of progress notes, reports, etc.
• Monitoring client interaction with other people
• Toileting and personal care assistance
• Assisting client out in the community
• Display enthusiasm and motivational energy when interacting with client
• Supervising mealtimes
• Assistance navigating environment
• Assisting client to and from home

Benefits

• Weekly pay via direct deposit or paper check
• 24/7 payroll access via ADP
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability insurance
• 401(k) with 3% company match and profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED