Direct Support Specialist - PT 17h
About The Position
Journey Found Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Specialist to support people in its group homes. The organization’s mission is to provide behavioral, residential, and other support services to Connecticut residents with Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities, helping them become all they are capable of being. The role involves supporting people with daily living activities, transportation, medication administration, appointments, community activities, documentation, teaching, routines, decision-making, shopping, and behavioral de-escalation. The specialist works collaboratively with a team and communicates professionally with nurses, clinical staff, directors, and supervisors. Experience is preferred but not required; training is provided. The position is part-time, 17 hours. The stated pay is $20.85 per hour. The company provides state-of-the-art training in person-centered planning and thinking, CPR and first aid, human rights, compliance and HIPAA, workplace safety and OSHA, and medication administration.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least three years of driving experience and a valid driver’s license.
- Behavioral management experience and/or formal training.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Must complete PMT, CPR, FA, and the DDS Medication Administration Program (MAP).
- Must be free from communicable disease.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a similar role is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals with activities of daily living, including dressing, cooking, cleaning, bathing, and toileting.
- Transport people.
- Organize activities and community outings.
- Administer medication.
- Support individuals with doctors’ appointments.
- Document program data.
- Teach and engage individuals.
- Implement good routines.
- Help individuals with the decision-making process.
- Grocery shop and run errands.
- De-escalate situations and manage behaviors.
- Work as part of a team.
- Communicate professionally with nurses, clinical staff, directors, and supervisors.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Dependent care accounts
- 403(b) plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- State-of-the-art training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
