Direct Support Professional DSP

Residential Management Services, Inc. is seeking

• Direct Support Professionals
• (DSP) who are direct care staff for individuals with developmental / intellectual disabilities for our homes in the
• Wallingford
• Area.
• Part-time hours available.

Duties include :

• Professional positive supports to people with intellectual disabilities
• Teaching skills to each person served to promote quality of life.
• Actively learning about the interests, support needs and skills of each person served through direct interaction, observation, insights of other staff team members, family members, etc.
• Establishing positive relationships with each person served, co- workers, family members and other people who are important in the individual's life
• Providing assistance as appropriate to each individual in personal care and hygiene
• Working as team member to ensure household cleanliness and safety standards are in full compliance with DDS and R.M.S. requirements
• Correctly and accurately completing all required documentation
• Observing and monitoring each individual during each shift to identify any changes in health status or other concerns
• Providing safe transportation with an agency vehicle

Qualifications include :

• At least 18 years old
• Valid CT Driver's License, good driving record and available means of transportation
• High School diploma or GED
• Good communication skills, able to present information in a clear manner
• Knowledge of general computer use
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 30 pounds
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus

Benefits :

• All employees :

Generous employer 401K (pension) contribution

Paid Time Off

• Full Time staff, we have excellent employer paid benefits (health, family dental, vision, Teladoc )
• Part Time staff (Teladoc, and vision)

R.M.S. is a private nonprofit Agency committed to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through meaningful relationships and growth opportunities which forward and realize the ideals, sense of personal value, lasting happiness and life satisfaction of those served.

RMS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types : Full- time Part-time

Salary : $18.75 / hour and 2.50 / hour weekend differential

Overnight sleep : 17.25 / hour

• NO CALLS PLEASE\

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Pay : $18.75 - $21.25 per hour

Benefits :

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s) :

• Are you available to work 2nd shifts and weekends?

2nd shift hours are between the hours of 2-3pm until 10-11pm.

Education :

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License / Certification :

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location : In person