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Journey Found is Hiring a DIRECT SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 40 Hrs Near Niantic, CT
SCHEDULE: Saturday 10a-8p, Sunday 10a-4p, Monday, Thursday & Friday 4p-12a
For internal applications written interest & resume must be submitted by application deadline: 12/25/2023Are you interested in helping others? Compassionate, empathetic, and caring? Then this might be a great opportunity for you! We are currently looking for a Direct Support Specialist to help the people we are supporting in our group homes.
The mission of Journey Found Inc. is to provide behavioral, residential, and other support services to individuals of Connecticut with Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities to enable them to become all they are capable of being.
Fundamental Functions Of The Position
We provide state-of-the-art training in areas such as person centered planning/thinking, CPR/first aid, human rights, compliance/HIPAA, work-place safety/OSHA and medication administration.
Experience preferred but not necessary--we train exceptional people to provide exceptional care.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to move independently throughout a wide range of environments, some of which may not be wheelchair or otherwise handicapped accessible, is required. Independent transportation to locations that may not be served by public transportation may be necessary. Journey Found will make reasonable accommodations, whenever possible, when needed and/or requested by employees. Requests for accommodations will be honored, unless the accommodation would cause undue hardship on the operation of the program and/or on the organization.
For internal applications written interest & resume must be submitted by application deadline: 12/25/2023Are you interested in helping others? Compassionate, empathetic, and caring? Then this might be a great opportunity for you! We are currently looking for a Direct Support Specialist to help the people we are supporting in our group homes.
The mission of Journey Found Inc. is to provide behavioral, residential, and other support services to individuals of Connecticut with Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities to enable them to become all they are capable of being.
Fundamental Functions Of The Position
- Supporting individuals with activities of daily living (getting dressed, cooking, cleaning, bathing, toileting etc.)
- Transporting people
- Organizing activities and community outings
- Medication administration
- Doctors’ appointments
- Documenting Program Data
- Teaching and engaging
- Implementing good routines
- Helping in decision making process
- Grocery shopping and running errands
- Deescalating situations and managing behaviors
- Workings as part of a collective team
- Communicating professionally with Nurses, Clinical Staff, Directors and Supervisors
We provide state-of-the-art training in areas such as person centered planning/thinking, CPR/first aid, human rights, compliance/HIPAA, work-place safety/OSHA and medication administration.
Experience preferred but not necessary--we train exceptional people to provide exceptional care.
Requirements
- Must have at least a High School Diploma or its equivalent
- Must have at least 3 years driving experience with a valid driver’s license
- Behavioral Management Experience and/or formal training
- Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing
- Will be required to be PMT, CPR, FA and complete DDS Medication Administration Program (MAP)
- Must be free from communicable disease
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to move independently throughout a wide range of environments, some of which may not be wheelchair or otherwise handicapped accessible, is required. Independent transportation to locations that may not be served by public transportation may be necessary. Journey Found will make reasonable accommodations, whenever possible, when needed and/or requested by employees. Requests for accommodations will be honored, unless the accommodation would cause undue hardship on the operation of the program and/or on the organization.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Other
SALARY
$35k-39k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/02/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/23/2024
WEBSITE
journeyfound.org
HEADQUARTERS
Manchester, CT
SIZE
25 - 50
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