Direct Support Professional - Vernon, CT (32 hrs/wk)
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides individualized support to people with intellectual disabilities. The role requires working effectively with or without direct supervision, collaborating with a team, responding calmly and professionally to crisis situations, and interacting courteously and professionally. The DSP must adapt to a flexible role in a busy, fast-paced environment. The DSP receives supervision from the Residential Program Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. The schedule is Friday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., totaling 32 hours per week. The position is in Vernon, Connecticut.
Requirements
- Current driver’s license required.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Understanding of basic personal care, housekeeping, and other care areas.
- Intermediate technology and computer ability.
- Ability to work effectively with or without direct supervision, cooperate within a team, handle crisis situations calmly and professionally, and adapt to a flexible, busy, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods; bend, push, pull, and lift; and lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.
- At least one year of experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily instruction and assistance tailored to each supported individual’s needs, including meal planning and preparation, leisure activities and hobbies, medication administration, money management and purchases, transportation, home maintenance, personal hygiene, and personal and social appointments.
- Complete required shift documentation, including behavior plans, individual goals, financial records, communication and nursing logs, incident reports, and medication Kardex records.
- Maintain care records and report and discuss observations about individuals’ conditions, progress, or problems with the manager or supervisor and clinical staff.
- Provide necessary support or treatment and documentation for unusual incidents.
- Protect the confidentiality of supported individuals and the agency.
- Maintain positive, diplomatic relationships with individuals’ families, advocates, and friends.
- Accompany individuals to medical appointments and other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
- Manage and record house petty cash and individuals’ funds according to agency policy.
- Work cooperatively and professionally with coworkers, residential support managers, administrative personnel, clinical staff, and community providers.
- Read daily communications, stay updated on relevant issues, and communicate concerns or problems involving individuals to the support manager.
- Meet and maintain certification and training requirements established by regulatory bodies and agency policies and procedures.
- Know and appropriately follow emergency procedures.
- Attend and participate in required staff meetings.
- Provide emergency coverage as needed.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
