Direct Service Worker

Catholic Charities • Somers, CT

24d

About The Position

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

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 to ensure client and staff safety
 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
Assist clients with daily living activities (dressing, showering, etc) as needed

3. Documentation / Communication:

Documentation provided by staff is considered a legal document. Ensure all individual data is recorded accurately in individual’s record in Therap and all program documentation is competed on time

Accumulate and record data relevant to behavioral programs, review individuals progress, developmental needs and barriers impeding progress
Identify and prioritize individuals' needs
Complete comprehensive documentation
Report seizures, behavioral episodes, injury or illness, client concerns, and/or other medically or emotionally related problems to the house manager, supervisor, nurse and team members. Reports suspected allegation of abuse/neglect to the Abuse Investigation Division in a timely manner immediately.
Report any incidents or evidence of violation of residents’ rights to Administrator and/or appropriate parties immediately.
Ensure regular, professional communication with all team members

4. Trainings

Attend and successfully complete all mandatory trainings/meetings required by DDS and the agency.
Successful completion of DDS Medication Administration 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. Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or High school Diploma with 2 years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must have Medication Administration Certification or must be able to obtain Medication Administration 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.

Responsibilities

• Treat individuals with respect, dignity and compassion at all times
• Clean, maintain and participate in the upkeep of the home and properties to ensure client and staff safety
• Assist individuals with plan, purchase and prepare meals according to individual’s dietary needs
• Assist individuals with plan and participate in leisure time and recreational activities
• Assist individuals with new social opportunities/experiences
• Assist individuals to cope effectively with social, emotional and physical situations
• Assist clients with daily living activities (dressing, showering, etc) as needed
• Ensure all individual data is recorded accurately in individual’s record in Therap and all program documentation is competed on time
• Accumulate and record data relevant to behavioral programs, review individuals progress, developmental needs and barriers impeding progress
• Identify and prioritize individuals' needs
• Complete comprehensive documentation
• Report seizures, behavioral episodes, injury or illness, client concerns, and/or other medically or emotionally related problems to the house manager, supervisor, nurse and team members.
• Reports suspected allegation of abuse/neglect to the Abuse Investigation Division in a timely manner immediately.
• Report any incidents or evidence of violation of residents’ rights to Administrator and/or appropriate parties immediately.
• Ensure regular, professional communication with all team members
• Attend and successfully complete all mandatory trainings/meetings required by DDS and the agency.
• Successful completion of DDS Medication Administration Certification. Yearly maintenance of Med Certification
• Maintain and safeguard individuals' private information. This includes but is not limited to diagnoses, health record, and program documentation.
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer paid Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance and voluntary options
• 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees
• Training and development opportunities
• Generous paid time off; including vacation and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling

What This Job Offers

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