Support Staff CSS

Marrakech•Danbury, CT

11h

About The Position

The CSS Program is an individualized support program designed to assist people with developmental disabilities in achieving their personal goals while living in the community. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate staff to work one-on-one or with small groups in community settings. Responsibilities include providing prescribed levels of supervision and implementing behavioral interventions, maintaining timely communication, and accurate documentation. Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), including, Nutrition and dietary support, budgeting and money management, cleaning and maintaining a safe environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Ensure individuals’ medical health issues are addressed. This may include scheduling doctor’s appointments, providing transportation to appointments, following through on doctor’s orders and communicating all pertinent health issues to supervisor. Monitors, observes and prompts individuals self medication administration. Assists individuals in daily activities including daily hygiene functions. Implements behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs and other team recommended programs and procedures. Assists in the completion of individuals assessments. Model positive adult roles in the community, provide meaningful community experiences, and foster community belonging through individual centered appropriate activities Supervise and assist in the preparation of food for individuals following special prescribed diets and food consistency. Assist individuals with their money management and budgeting tasks Pre-vocational/vocational skill development duties are included. These may include active participating in Life Skills Training, assisting with job applications, interviews, job coaching, etc. Mandatory attendance at staff meetings

Requirements

Understanding the nature of human systems: individual, group, organization, community and society, and their major interactions for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Skill in identifying and selecting natural opportunities which promote growth and goal attainment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Skill in implementing interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Process skills which are required to implement services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
3 to 6 months related experience and /or training, or human service training certificate.
Experience using basic computer programs.
Own, insured vehicle to use for work
Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
Ability to obtain the following licenses/certifications: Department of Developmental Services - Medication Certification Public Service License valid for the state of Connecticut (if applicable) CPR and First Aid certification, as required by program site. PMT certification

Responsibilities

Ensure individuals’ medical health issues are addressed. This may include scheduling doctor’s appointments, providing transportation to appointments, following through on doctor’s orders and communicating all pertinent health issues to supervisor.
Monitors, observes and prompts individuals self medication administration.
Assists individuals in daily activities including daily hygiene functions.
Implements behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs and other team recommended programs and procedures.
Assists in the completion of individuals assessments.
Model positive adult roles in the community, provide meaningful community experiences, and foster community belonging through individual centered appropriate activities
Supervise and assist in the preparation of food for individuals following special prescribed diets and food consistency.
Assist individuals with their money management and budgeting tasks
Pre-vocational/vocational skill development duties are included. These may include active participating in Life Skills Training, assisting with job applications, interviews, job coaching, etc.
Mandatory attendance at staff meetings