Direct Support Professional I - FT 40hrs - Mon-Fri - 7a-3p - Red Fox

About the role

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, enabling each person to live a valued and meaningful life. Support and care shall be delivered in the most respectful and dignified manner. The DSP assists each individual to live in a home of their own, develop and support reciprocal relationships, and become part of their community. The DSP supports individuals to learn and enhance activities of daily living, fosters involvement in social and community activities and supports personal care needs as required.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport and positive working relationships with individuals while maintaining professional ethical standards and boundaries
• Demonstrate sensitivity and commitment to individuals, treating each person with respect and dignity
• Provide face-to-face hands-on support enabling individuals to maintain living in their apartment/home, including activities of daily living, personal care, and other activities which promote healthy living
• Deliver services in accordance with individual plan (IP) and positive behavioral programming, as applicable
• Encourage the use of natural supports and foster involvement in social and community activities while maintaining personal safety
• Provide supportive companionship and problem-solving-oriented discussions
• Support individuals to engage in routine medical, psychological, dental appointments, personal business, and other appointments as identified
• Provide individuals access to community resources through transportation
• Provide input in Individual Plan development supporting individuals to achieve aspirations and goals
• Work with community providers for quality care of individuals
• Perform assigned data input with Therap or designated electronic systems
• Track and report daily data for identified IP teaching, ADL strategies, behavioral, and medical needs
• Attend and participate in staff and other designated meetings
• Complete other client care tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred; High School Diploma or equivalent considered with relevant experience in a related human service field
• Valid Connecticut Driver's license with clean driving record required
• Certification as a Direct Support Professional preferred
• Completion of certifications in CPR & First Aid, PMT, and all others required through DDS and CoC
• Computer skills required to navigate agency electronic record, access email, and complete documentation
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnights as required

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• 401(k) with company match up to 3.5%
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD
• Colonial Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible FT 40 & PT (20-39 hour) Employees
• Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year
• 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)

Pay

Weekend shift differential of $1 more an hour.