Direct Support Professional

Disability Resource Network, Inc. is a not for profit with locations in Derby, CT and Bridgeport, CT. DRN operates DDS day programs as well as alternative education programs. DRN currently has a position available for Direct Care Staff at our Derby location.

A Direct Care Staff(DCS) is responsible for supervising and implementing activities for individuals with developmental disabilities. The DCS will be responsible for implementing the individual's schedule, maintaining the individual's safety, helping the individual navigate his environment, and encouraging the individual to participate in activities. The DCS will create lessons to implement with the individual. The DCS will be responsible for implementing and tracking any special protocols for the DCS such as behavioral plans, dietary plans, etc.

All consumers require, at a minimum, line of sight supervision and may require assistance with eating, toileting, navigating their environment, etc.

DCS's are responsible for implementing specific goals and objectives, logging data, and encouraging the development of social bonds and independent living skills.

The position is Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm for a total of 40 hours per week.

Duties include:

• Implement daily scheduled activities for client
• Record keeping and documentation in the form of progress notes, reports, etc.
• Monitoring client interaction with other people
• Toileting and personal care assistance
• Assisting client out in the community
• Display enthusiasm and motivational energy when interacting with client
• Supervising mealtimes
• Assistance navigating environment
• Assisting client to and from home

Requirements for Hire:

• Minimum 2 years experience working with adults with disabilities
• Minimum 2 years experience providing personal care assistance
• PMT certification
• CPR certification
• Valid driver's license
• Clean criminal background and motor vehicle history (all employees undergo a background check prior to hire and annually)
• Minimum high school diploma/GED
• Minimum 18 years old
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in the English language
• Physical requirements: Must be able to keep up with the pace of the schedule
• Applicants should be team players who are flexible, reliable and have positive attitudes.

As an employee:

• Weekly pay via direct deposit or paper check
• 24/7 payroll access via ADP
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability insurance
• 401(k) with 3% company match and profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.25 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Direct Care Staff: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• PMT Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17