Direct Support Professional/Day Program Specialist - Part Time WeekDays in Hamden
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Healthcare
Community Health
Day Program Specialist Needed for Day Program for Adults in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities in Hamden.
Monday
- Friday 9-245pm
EMPLOYMENT AT WILL: Employment at the ARC is at-will. This means that the employment relationship is terminable, with or without cause or notice, by either party for any reason or for no reason. No one associated with the ARC has the authority to make any promises contrary to this at-will definition.
PURPOSE: This position provides direct care for participants who have intellectual/developmental disabilities and physical disabilities. The purpose of a program specialist is to provide for the physical, social and habilitative needs of participants in accordance with their individualized program plan and the policies of the ARC. A program specialist is expected to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is provided at all times.
Care is provided in a manner conducive to safety and ensures that all participant rights are maintained at all times.
Care and programs are administered in conjunction with an individualized program plan for each participant. Because participants have different levels of capabilities, essential job functions are either performed in their entirety or to the degree needed by the participant, encouraging them to function at their maximum ability. Each program specialist must be able to perform each of these care activities in their entirety.
Each program specialist must ensure that the rights of all participants are respected and protected. Universal precautions and infection control policies must be followed during the performance of the job.
- Valid CT. Driver's License, three years driving experience with good record
- Have or be able to obtain Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED and Medication Administration Certification, as required.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be able to use personal computers and required software applications.
- Must be able to read and write English and follow written instructions and plans.
- May be required to work at any ARC facility and to provide own transportation to and from facility.
- Physical activity, including: walking, standing, sitting, lifting and supporting of participants.
- Ability to drive cars, vans, and vans that are used for the transportation of individuals who use wheelchairs.
- The ability to secure participants in wheelchair during transportation properly using all safety belts and straps.
- Must be able to safely lift and transfer participants with or without assistance on a frequent basis.
- Must be able to reposition participants in chairs and on mats.
- Must have a sense of balance in order to safely transfer participants.
- Must be able to push a participant in a wheelchair on a frequent basis throughout the building and in the community on outings.
- Must be able to frequently twist, stoop, bend, and squat.
- Must be able to frequently reach above, at or below shoulder height to obtain supplies for participants. Must be able to remove or replace supplies on tables, shelves and cabinets.
- Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must be able to follow directions and communicate effectively.
- Must be able to deal effectively with stress created by participants, concerned family members, multiple tasks, noises and interruptions.
- Must be able to work cooperatively as part of a team and maintain a pleasant demeanor.
- Must be able to be flexible.
- Exposure to blood and body fluids.
- Exposure to latex, plastic, and materials which are used for personal protective equipment.
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals such as disinfectants, cleanser and soaps as identified by the material safety data sheets.
- Exposure to unpredictable behavior of participants.
- Exposure to loud or unpleasant noises.
- Exposure to unpleasant odors due to the care of incontinent individuals.
- Exposure to communicable diseases.
- Use supportive and positive language, gestures and expressions.
- Act in a patient and interested manner.
- Schedule and implement community activities for participants.
- Follow IP procedures and ensure that programs and activities occur as written.
- Demonstrate teamwork by the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet the needs of the participants and the agency.
- Take the initiative to seek out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked and demonstrate a willingness to perform other duties as required.
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