Direct Support Professional

About the role

Lumibility has grown to the innovative person-centered organization it is today, serving over 1200 children and adults. Learn more about us and the high-quality services we offer at www.lumibility.org!

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, guidance and instruction to individuals in assigned day service setting(s).
• Support services may include: direct supervision, personal care, dispensing medication, behavioral interventions, assistance with finding competitive employment, employment training, etc.
• Develop and implement activities that are person-centered and promote positive outcomes.
• Maintain medical, social and programmatic files by recording each person’s progress and documenting required information.
• Supply transportation for service participants in accordance with Lumibility's safe-driving policies and practices.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of Lumibility individuals in accordance with the individual service plan and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with service participants, families, co-workers and other community representatives.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Must be over 18 and possess a valid CT driver’s license, have an acceptable driving history and utilize your own vehicle for Lumibility business as defined by Lumibility’s policy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of learning and behavioral processes helpful.
• Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of person-centered, outcome-based services for people with differing abilities, company policies and procedures, applicable regulatory standards and community resources.
• Skill in implementing programs & activities as outlined in the individual support plan.
• Effectively write and communicate in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to attend to the physical and personal needs of adults with differing abilities, problem-solve effectively, maintain confidentiality, use adaptive and other equipment.

Benefits

• Health (HSA with employer contribution)
• Dental
• Vision
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life/AD&D insurance

Pay

$19.50/hour

Schedule

M-F 7:30-3:30pm (40 hours/week) non-exempt

Location

Westbrook