Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Participant Directed Individual

• 18 yrs of age
• criminal background check
• registry check
• have ability to communicate effectively with the individual/family
• have ability to complete record keeping as required by the employer
• MUST BE CPR/FIRST AID Certified.

Prior to being alone with the Individual:

• demonstrate competence in knowledge of DDS policies and procedures: abuse/neglect; incident reporting; client rights and confidentiality; handling fire and other emergencies, prevention of sexual abuse, knowledge of approved and prohibited physical management techniques
• demonstrate competence/knowledge in topics required to safely support the individual as described in the Individual Plan
• demonstrate competence, skills, abilities, education and/or experience necessary to achieve the specific training outcomes as described in the Individual Plan
• ability to participate as a member of the team if requested by the individual
• demonstrate understanding of Person Centered Planning
• demonstrate competence/knowledge in positive behavioral programming, working with individuals who experience moderate to severe psychological and psychiatric behavioral health needs and ability to properly implement behavioral support plans*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vernon, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Adult 1st Aid/CPR/AED Certification (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23