Direct Service Worker
Catholic Charities•Windsor, CT
•$19 - $19•Onsite
About The Position
A Developmental Support Worker is responsible for the direct care and coordination of residential services. This person will provide care to residents with intellectual, developmental and/or physical disabilities in a residential setting.
Requirements
- High school Diploma with 2 years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Must have CT DDS Medication Administration Certification or must be able to obtain CT DDS Medication Administration Certification within 6 months of 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.
Nice To Haves
- AA/AS preferred
Responsibilities
- Treat individuals with respect, dignity and compassion at all times.
- Assist individuals with daily living, including teaching and supporting them in achieving meaningful goals.
- Plan, purchase, and prepare meals according to individual dietary needs.
- Plan and participate in leisure time and recreational activities.
- Introduce new social opportunities/experiences to individuals.
- Help individuals cope effectively with social, emotional, and physical situations.
- Provide personal hygiene care and transportation.
- Clean, maintain, and participate in the upkeep of the home and properties.
- Accumulate and record data relevant to behavioral programs, individual progress, developmental needs, and barriers impeding progress in Therap.
- Identify and prioritize individuals' needs.
- Complete comprehensive documentation.
- Report seizures, behavioral episodes, and other medically or emotionally related problems to the residential manager, supervisor, nurse, and team members.
- Attend and successfully complete all mandatory trainings/meetings required by DDS and the agency.
- Attend and successfully complete scheduled Medication Administration Certification.
- Maintain and safeguard individuals' private information, including diagnoses, health records, and program documentation.
- Complete any and all tasks related to work assigned by management individually or as a team.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees
- Training and development opportunities
- Generous paid time off
- 14 paid holidays
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
