Direct Support Professional - Day Program

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model and encourage positive interactions with others.
• Be knowledgeable about assigned individuals' medical conditions and histories.
• Be familiar with the program plan for each individual in the program.
• Assist individuals with job duties at job sites; teaching all steps of the job tasks and how to complete them in a timely manner.
• Assist individuals with vocational training, socialization, and job etiquette.
• Work closely with community members, other employees, work groups, and/or other agencies to ensure an individual’s success within these organizations.
• Ensure open lines of communication with individuals, staff members, and administrators.
• Provide training to individuals in all skills agreed upon on the Individual Plan.
• Aid the team members to develop a personalized schedule for the individuals assigned.
• Instruct individuals as necessary in acceptable social behavior and other areas of training.
• Understand behavior modification techniques and their implementation.
• Complete data collection and preparation of ID notes.
• Ensure all client data is recorded accurately in client records in Therap and all program documentation is completed on time.
• Review Behavior Charts daily for progress and accuracy.
• Maintain current progress notes and data counts on the individuals assigned to you.
• Assist individuals in all areas of grooming and personal hygiene skills.
• Exercise mature judgment and relate to individuals in a warm and caring manner.
• Report seizures, behavioral episodes, injury or illness, client concerns, and/or other medically or emotionally related problems to the house manager, supervisor, nurse, and team members immediately.
• Report suspected allegations of abuse/neglect to the Abuse Investigation Division immediately.
• Report any incidents or evidence of violation of residents’ rights to Administrator and/or appropriate parties immediately.
• Attend necessary staff meetings and in-service training.
• Participate in recreational activities in a variety of settings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or High school Diploma with 2 years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must have Medication Administration Certification or must be able to obtain Medication Administration Certification upon the next available Med Cert Course immediately following hire.
• Demonstrates organizational ability, communicates effectively with individuals served and members of the team.
• Applicants will be subject to criminal and driving history background checks.
• Must have a valid Connecticut driver’s license with no more than 2 violations in a three year period, subject to review. Drivers History completed annually.