Direct Support Professional

The Kennedy Collective Inc•Stratford, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact through a meaningful and rewarding career, we are currently seeking talented, creative, and committed people who share our values of Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion by fostering individuals’ development, well-being, and growth. The job purpose is to provide direct support to and advocate for individuals, promoting choice, providing appropriate support, and coordinating activities to foster individual well-being, growth, and development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Compassion and patience for those you work with.
Ability to work independently and as well as part of a team using good judgment and a sense of initiative.
Work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office and the internet
Must hold a DDS medication certification and have the knowledge to work as a medical liaison.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Have the physical endurance to use PMT holds.
Have the physical endurance to be able to lift and transfer individuals as assigned.
Ability to provide personal care which may include toileting, bathing, feeding, lifting, and transferring an individual.

Responsibilities

Promote choice, provide appropriate support, and coordinate activities to foster individual well-being, growth, and development.
Ensure that all services, programs, and guidelines outlined in an individuals’ ISP are implemented as assigned.
Ensure that all Kennedy Center and DDS regulations and policies are adhered to.
Responsible for the supervision and coordination of daily living skills including but not limited to personal care, recreation, meal prep, and household chores.
Ensure all trainings are current.
Provide professional and timely communication with co-workers, supervisor, families and guardians and other team members.
Record and maintain individuals’ records in Therap as assigned (data entry, case notes, updated contacts, and information).
Administer medications in accordance with DDS regulations. Ensure all medications are available and orders followed.
Advocate for the individuals whenever necessary as well teach individuals to advocate for themselves.
Ensure the protection of all individuals’ rights and safety by following HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy, and reporting any type of abuse or neglect.
Intervene in emergencies and behavioral situations as needed.
Maintain a comfortable home or program space, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
Ensure all doctors’ orders and guidelines are followed to assure the individuals’ health and wellbeing.
You are required to be in possession of a car on site during your entire shift to transport yourself and/or individuals served to community sites in all weather conditions and throughout all neighborhoods.
Accompany individuals on community outings, appointments and family visits as assigned.
Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.