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Direct Support Professional - In Home ResidentialSafeway Family Services Llc • Stratford, CT, US
Direct Support Professional - In Home Residential

Direct Support Professional - In Home Residential

Safeway Family Services Llc • Stratford, CT, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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.
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