Do you love helping others? Are you understanding, attentive, and kind? Then this might be a great opportunity for you! We are currently looking for a Direct Support Professional to help the people we are supporting in our group homes.

MARC, Inc. is seeking dependable Direct Support Professionals for our Residential Department who will be responsible for assisting persons with developmental disabilities in their daily activities including taking care of their home, finances, proper nutrition, and medical needs to the best of their ability. They will develop natural supports and assist individuals with personal growth and reaching their goals. The ideal candidate will have compassion, previous experience assisting adults with special needs, strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as good judgment.

Requirements: Must have a valid CT Driver's License and vehicle with current CT registration and insurance, as driving is a requirement of the position. Must have a High School Diploma. CPR, First Aid, PMT and Med Certification are preferred.

Part-Time position available; Flexible hours to include nights and weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONDIBILITIES:
Provides both staff and natural supports to and implements services for each person served.
Ensures each person served becomes involved in their community utilizing natural supports.
Support each person served in taking care of their home, finances, proper nutrition, and medical needs to the best of their ability.
Work with the Group Home Manager on goals of people served.
Ensures residential settings according to the physical standards at all times.
Ensures that all persons served are accorded all their rights and responsibilities and are free from abuse or neglect.
Ensures confidentiality and demonstrates positive attitude and behavior at all times so as to provide an appropriate role model for others.
Attends all applicable MARC training sessions including CPR, First Aid, PMT, and Medication Certification. All trainings must be completed within six months of hire date or termination will follow. All trainings must be kept current.
Transports persons served in either an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle whenever necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain CT license, auto-registration, and vehicle insurance as driving is required
• Knowledge of proactive thinking and positive supports

PHYSICAL EFFORTS:

• Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and driving.
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 30 lbs. and occasional lifting of nonambulatory people

WORK REMOTELY:

• No

MARC, Inc. of Manchester is a not-for-profit agency which supports people with disabilities in Manchester, Connecticut and surrounding towns since 1952. MARC, Inc. embraces the philosophy that all people should live, work, and play in their community, making friendships and contributions consistent with their skills and abilities. MARC, Inc. ensures access to and maximization of presence and participation in Connecticut town life, opportunities to develop and exercise competency, opportunities to make choices in the pursuit of a personal future, and good relationships with family members and friends, with respect and dignity.

MARC, Inc. of Manchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer