DSP - Shannons Place PT, Mon - Fri 8 AM - 2:30 PM
About The Position
MARC, Inc. of Manchester is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional for Shannon's Place, a day program in Manchester, Connecticut. The role supports adults with developmental disabilities in personal growth and reaching individual goals through community and center-based activities. The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and is not remote. Staff transport participants in an agency vehicle or their own car and may assist with personal care, daily living skills, and medication administration. The role also involves required documentation, meetings, activity planning, and support for program operations. External applicants are paid $19.75 per hour; current MARC employees are paid at the applicable DSP rate based on years of service.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Experience assisting adults with developmental disabilities.
- Valid Connecticut driver's license and access to a personal vehicle with current registration and insurance; driving is required.
- Ability to obtain a Medication Administration Certificate through the Department of Developmental Services within six months of hire and keep it current throughout employment.
- Knowledge of recreation services, agency policies, and applicable state and federal laws, policies, and regulations.
- Knowledge of management information systems and proactive thinking and positive supports.
- Ability to analyze situations and develop creative solutions, and to remain calm and act quickly in a crisis.
- Ability to relate well to individuals and groups and to train and consult with individuals internally and in the community.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize, be flexible, maintain a neat work area, and work independently.
- Ability to perform essential job duties, minimum qualifications, and physical efforts with or without a disability.
- Ability to lift and transfer up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift nonambulatory people.
Nice To Haves
- CPR certification.
- First Aid certification.
- PMT certification.
Responsibilities
- Implement Day Service activities, including community-based and center-based options.
- Participate in activities according to individual preferences and plan appropriate activities for participants.
- Prepare reports and complete documentation required by the agency and the State Department of Developmental Services.
- Maintain accurate emergency fact sheets and participant case record files.
- Attend staff meetings, scheduled in-services, and specified individual meetings.
- Transport participants to and from Day Service in an agency vehicle or personal car.
- Assist with routine maintenance of the Day Service van.
- Provide support with daily toileting routines and activities of daily living.
- Assist with the agency Service Evaluation System.
- Write for the agency's monthly newsletter.
- Administer medications to participants accurately and on time.
- Perform other duties as designated by the Day Program Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
