Direct Support Professionals - In Home Residential

Safeway Family Services Llc

Direct Support Professionals - In Home Residential

Cheshire, CT
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Duties and Responsibilities: ● Encourage individuals in personal growth through the promotion of autonomy and aid in daily activities ● Responsible for creating and aiding individuals in daily responsibilities including meal preparation, cleaning, personal hygiene, and other requirements. ● Coordinate and aid in athleisure activities within the office or community. ● Ensure your Individual’s Plan of Service is being followed daily including but not limited to their medical, dietary, psychological, and physical needs. ● Administer medication/treatments as recorded in their doctor’s orders and company policies according to their Level of Need. ● Receive direct supervision from Senior Director of Day Services. ● Record and maintain the following records in a timely, consistent and accurate manner: program and behavioral data, medical and medication records, including prescriptions, financial receipts, appointment books (including all scheduling as required); administer evaluations and assessments to individuals; transition book or other applicable staff communication books; all other related records as required. Complete Therap as required. ● Maintain consistent communications between supervisors, programs, and parent/guardians as needed. ● Maintain necessary qualifications and certificates consistent with DDS and Safeway program standards including PMT, CPR, Mandated Reporter and Abuse and Neglect training. ● Remain well-informed of and advocate for your individual’s rights and well-being while maintaining confidentiality according to agency policy. ● Assist in or lead emergency/behavioral situations as necessary, using one’s PMT and CPR training. ● Perform necessary errands and responsibilities to aid in the maintenance of the program success as necessary. ● Maintain a flexible schedule and along with an openness to provide relief coverage within office, residential, or community settings.

    Qualifications: ● One to two years of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities preferred ● Valid Driver’s License required and personal vehicle preferred. ● Must maintain a sufficient driving record. ● Must drive yourself and your individual among office, resident, and community sites throughout various neighborhoods and among various weather conditions. ● Must be able to work at various locations depending on the work assignment given. ● Must have/be willing to attain PMT, CPR, Mandated Reporter, and Abuse and Neglect training. Must maintain these certificates at all times. ● Understanding of Microsoft Office and the internet.

    Physical Requirements: ● Provide hands on personal care which may include toileting, feeding, cleaning and all other activities of daily living skills. ● Ability to transfer individuals as necessary. ● Have physical endurance to use physical crisis intervention techniques which may include restraining individuals. ● Provide physical intervention as necessary which may include lifting, mobility, first aid, and safety evacuations. ● Ability to lift up to 50lbs. ● Have the physical endurance to use PMT holds. ● Have the physical endurance to be able to lift and transfer individuals as assigned.