Driver/Program Assistant - Adult Day

Location: 975 Oronoque Ln, Stratford (10440)

About the Organization

For over 60 years, St. Vincent’s Special Needs Services (SVSNS) has been a trusted provider of specialized services for children and adults with multiple developmental disabilities and complex medical needs, such as cerebral palsy, acute brain injury, neuromuscular disorders, and autism spectrum disorders. Each year, more than 400 children, adults, and their families receive services from the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provides informal training and direct care to clients based on person-centered plans, individual needs/requests, and daily household operations.
• Supervises, trains, and/or assists clients in accordance with the person-centered plan, including personal care, recreation, and reinforcement of individual habilitation objectives.
• Ensures client's personal property and adaptive equipment is clean and in good order, including wheelchairs, clothing, and living space.
• Plans, schedules, and transports clients to work, appointments, and community activities.
• Documents routine medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and/or healthcare professionals.
• Assists individuals with meal preparation and encourages good nutritional habits and adherence to prescribed diets.
• Adapts positively to a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Maintains required licenses, certifications, and trainings.
• Assists in all duties essential to the operational needs of the site.
• Completes all related paperwork or mandatory compliance with DDS and other agencies.
• Assists persons served to meet their physical, emotional, spiritual, developmental health, and safety needs.

Requirements

• Effective oral and written electronic communication skills.
• CT Driver's License required.

Benefits

• Career growth and movement opportunities within our network.
• On-going education and training.
• Robust benefits package.
• Special Interest Groups.
• MedBridge Subscription.
• Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry).
• Wellness Programs.
• Employee Discount Programs.
• Supportive culture.
• Awards & Recognition.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Rewarding Compensation.
• 401K with company match.
• Clinical specialty opportunities.