Job detail

Day Programs Direct Support Professional - PT

The Arc Eastern Connecticut

#Patient Advocacy #State Certification #Developmental Disabilities #Direct Support Professional #Community Integration #Life Skills #Behavioral Plans #Physical Disabilities

Quick overview

Facilitate and model skills to promote independence for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. Responsibilities include meal planning, personal care, and providing transportation for community and recreational activities.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with a privately owned vehicle. Prior experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.

high schoolCommunicationAdvocacyMentoringMeal PreparationTransportationPersonal CareBehavioral SupportLife Skills TrainingCommunity FacilitationComputer Aptitude

Job description

Schedule

Monday - Friday: 8:30am-2:30pm

Work Location: Danielson, CT

Description

Our In-Home Support Specialists are committed to facilitate, model, and build skills that will lead to the optimal independence of the people we support.

Essential Functions

Daily activities such as meal preparation and planning
Personal care
Facilitating community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community
Providing transportation to recreational and community activities
Supporting therapeutic and behavioral plans

Expectations

Demonstrates a positive work ethic.
Can work with limited supervision.
Advocates for and protects participants’ rights in accordance with Arc policies and procedures.
Treats all individuals in an age-appropriate manner, with respect and dignity, and to encourage opportunities that promote choice.
Maintains a mature and positive attitude when dealing with program participants, staff, families, the public and outside representatives.
Works with a spirit of cooperation with all departments.
Carries out all job responsibilities in a professional manner.
Attends all agency staff meetings and training sessions.
Maintains attendance. Adheres to policies on attendance, days of absence, and illness.
Keeps supervisor informed of any significant events or the need to modify any area of the operation/activity.
Serves as a positive and appropriate role model for program participants.
Provides advocacy for participants based on their personal choice and their individual plan.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with participants, their families, and providers.
Responds to need of participants, families, and providers in a timely and professional manner.
Possesses a valid driver’s license, privately owned vehicle, and evidence of insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
Must have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health
Valid driver’s license required.
High School Diploma or GED
Applicants must possess basic computer aptitude and be able to speak/write in English.

Highlights

Appreciate paid training while you get state certified.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Eleven recognized holidays off and paid each year.
Earn paid vacation and paid sick leave.
We can start you working and earning towards your employment goal.

Employees will be submitted for company-sponsored training upon hire.

We offer a supportive company culture, company paid training, and career advancement opportunities.

The Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer