Direct Support Professional

Overview

Direct Support Professional
Trumbull, CT. Part-time. $17.69 - $18.45 hourly.

Job: Direct Support Professional.
Job Type: Part Time.
Location: Trumbull, CT.

Description: RHD Connecticut (CT) is looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to work in the area of Trumbull and nearby communities:
North Branford, Stratford, Monroe and Oxford. We are also seeking full time and per diem professionals.

The hourly rate is $17.69, and if you have your medication administration certificate it is $18.45!

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites. This position will coordinate with clinical staff, implement residentially based interventions and assist the clients in achieving their clinical assignments. The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations as outlined in the client’s program plan.

The DSP will prompt or assist, as necessary, to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living, in both the home and the community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

• Support individuals with disabilities in the activities of their daily life.
• Advocate for the dignity rights of every individual.
• Promote development and outcomes as outlined in the individual care plan.
• Support access to community resources.
• Uphold the RHD mission, vision, and values.

• Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment.
• On-the-job training.
• Commitment to Values:
  We are committed to the fundamental value of dignity and respect for all human beings, to the empowerment of our consumers and staff, and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of all our partners and those we serve.
• Dedication to Wellness:
  We value and prioritize our employees’ mental, physical, and emotional health by providing free, online fitness classes, nutrition services, counseling sessions, and webinars on various health-related topics.
• Investment in Growth:
  We offer programs and workshops to our staff that support furthering education and the development of leadership skills.

• Are 18 years of age or older.
• Have a current, valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Are dedicated to enriching and improving the lives of others.
• Embody and uphold our organizational values.

• Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with the person-centered ISP; supporting someone to work towards outcomes identified in ISP and other Person-Centered Support Plans.
• Complete required documentation.
• Administer Medication.
• Provide transportation to consumers.
• Support consumers in activities of daily living, meal prep, toileting, hygiene, as appropriate.
• Assist in Community Integration Activities and access to community Supports including medical appointments, social security access, etc.
• Complete all other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• Must be able to sit, stand and move about in the performance of their work.
• Stand or Sit (stationary position).
• Walk.
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position).
• Climb (stairs/ladders).
• Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information).
• See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess).
• Pushing or Pulling.
• Repetitive Motion.
• Reaching (high or low).
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move).

• High School diploma or GED is required, associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Prior experience in the human services field, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance. if applicable.

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