Direct Support Specialist - Part Time - 20 Hrs.

Journey Found•Stonington, CT

4d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in helping others? Compassionate, empathetic, and caring? Then this might be a great opportunity for you! We are currently looking for a Direct Support Specialist to help the people we are supporting in our group homes. The mission of Journey Found Inc. is to provide behavioral, residential, and other support services to individuals of Connecticut with Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities to enable them to become all they are capable of being. Experience preferred but not necessary--we train exceptional people to provide exceptional care. Journey Found, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Journey Found, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Must have at least a High School Diploma or its equivalent
Must have at least 3 years driving experience with a valid driver’s license
Behavioral Management Experience and/or formal training
Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing
Will be required to be PMT, CPR, FA and complete DDS Medication Administration Program (MAP)
Must be free from communicable disease
The ability to move independently throughout a wide range of environments, some of which may not be wheelchair or otherwise handicapped accessible, is required.
Independent transportation to locations that may not be served by public transportation may be necessary.

Responsibilities

Supporting individuals with activities of daily living (getting dressed, cooking, cleaning, bathing, toileting etc.)
Transporting people
Organizing activities and community outings
Medication administration
Doctors’ appointments
Documenting Program Data
Teaching and engaging
Implementing good routines
Helping in decision making process
Grocery shopping and running errands
Deescalating situations and managing behaviors
Workings as part of a collective team
Communicating professionally with Nurses, Clinical Staff, Directors and Supervisors