Direct Support Staff (Home Care)

Perfect Care Inc.•Bethel, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Staff member provides Recovery Assistant services to participants in their homes and other community settings in Bethel, Connecticut. Services must last at least 15 minutes and are delivered according to the participant’s Recovery Plan. The role supports participants with daily living, health and safety, social engagement, and greater independence and community reintegration. Hours vary according to the Recovery Plan.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED.
Must possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license or state-issued identification card.
Must be registered with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) as having completed an approved Recovery Assistant training program.
Must have a criminal background check conducted within six months of application.
Must meet any continuing education and/or training requirements set by DMHAS.

Responsibilities

Provide or assist with meal planning and preparation, shopping, housekeeping, and basic household tasks when the participant is unable to perform them independently.
Assist or cue participants with dressing, personal grooming, and hygiene, including bathing, dressing, and oral care.
Support participants in using emergency medical services appropriately.
Assist or cue participants to engage in family, social, and recreational activities and to use natural community supports, such as social clubs and faith-based supports.
Assist or cue participants to use routine medical and dental services and take medications as prescribed, including self-administration.
Encourage healthy habits, including a healthy diet, exercise, and stress-alleviating behaviors.
Assist or cue participants to fulfill personal commitments and attend scheduled clinical, vocational, educational, and judicial or court appointments and meetings.
Assist or cue participants to avoid risky behaviors, substance abuse, overspending, and unnecessary conflicts.
Provide supportive, problem-solving-oriented discussions and maintain a helpful, supportive companionship relationship with the participant.
Escort participants to necessary medical, dental, or personal business appointments; read to or for participants; and engage in or discuss recreational, hobby, or sports activities.
Provide other activities directed at reducing disability, restoring functioning, and supporting independent participation in social, interpersonal, family, and community activities, community reintegration, and independence.
Participate in waiver Recovery Plan development and quarterly Recovery Plan update meetings if requested by the DMHAS Support Coordinator.
Travel with a participant when also engaged in a qualifying waiver service activity.