Direct Support Professionals

Turning Leaf Agency is hiring immediately for Direct Support Professionals !!

Currently seeking a candidate to work a flexible schedule to include week day afternoons and one weekend day.

Benefits & Rewards:

• $18.15 an hour
• Overtime available
• Health Insurance, Coronial Life Benefits, 401 K
• Accrued Sick Time

Direct Support Professional Requirements & Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid drivers license
• High school diploma/GED
• Pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check
• Must be able to meet physical demands of the job. These include but are not limited to ability to lift minimum of 50 pounds for assisting individuals in personal care needs and/or the purpose of performing daily job duties, ability to twist, bend and reach immediately to address medical and behavioral incidents, ability to enter and exit agency vehicle at numerous stops for a minimum of one hour and the ability to drive agency vehicle for a minimum of 30 minutes without stops.
• Able to successfully complete agency training, including but not limited to CPR, First Aid, PMT, Medication Certification etc.

Direct Support Professional Responsibilities & Daily Duties:

• Treat all individuals in an age-appropriate manner, with respect and dignity, and encourage opportunities that promote choices.
• Train, supervise and support individuals in the community, vocational, social/leisure, recreational and other identified skill areas, ensuring quality support.
• Maintain a professional environment during work hours.
• Act as a primary liaison between assigned outside vendors, promoting individual inclusion within the community.
• Maintain individual daily schedules to include but not limited to ADL's, financial, medical, and recreation.
• Provide information relevant to assigned individual’s needs.
• Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all individuals; ensure the proper use of supplies/equipment, facilities, and vehicles; report all accidents and provide a written Incident Report.
• Keep management informed of any changes in established policies and procedures or the need to modify any area of the operation/activity and have open communication with individual’s residential staff/family.
• Cleaning and maintenance of the home, vehicles, and equipment.
• Be able to stay on shift, in the event there is a call out and coverage is not found.
• Responsible for any additional task asked by management.
• Responsible for ensuring that staffing is in line with individual’s needs.
• Complete daily documentation on individual served

Why work for Turning Leaf Agency?
Turning Leaf Agency Corporation is a DDS private provider, providing continuous residential supports and In home supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental challenges in Eastern Connecticut of all ages and abilities. We foster an environment of growth and development. We encourage individuals through personalized plans to strive towards goals that fulfill their everyday lives. We provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Our goal is to work with people and help them enjoy a life that is rich and fulfilling.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.15 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:

• Required to wear a mask
• COVID Vaccination Card OR submit weekly COVID testing results

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold a valid drivers license ?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location