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Direct Support Professional - DAY 1:1
full-timeBerlin

Summary

Location

Berlin

Type

full-time

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About this role

 

This position is a 1:1 individual and supervision requirements will be discussed with the manger during the interview. 

Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday  8:00am-3:00pm,35 hours per week 

Pay Rate: $19.96 per hour 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Must have valid Driver's License, be insurable with Agency carrier.  Individual Home Support employees are required to have a vehicle for use and maintain adequate insurance
  • Must complete the Agency’s Employee Training
  • Must be willing to become trained in CPR, First Aid, PMT (Psychological/Physical Management Training) and DDS Medication Administration, if not already
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Experience with Microsoft products, use of email and Therap preferred

Benefits:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Free Vision 
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401 (k)
  • 401 (k) Employer Match

Primary Purpose:   

To provide direct care in a day program setting to participants with special needs to enable their highest quality of life in terms of their physical, emotional and mental health while adhering to CCARC policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

  • Provides and receives effective, respectful, appropriate, and courteous verbal and written communications to and from specific teams related to the care of participants, including daily observations, reports of any physical or behavioral changed, while adhering to all documentation and record-keeping requirements. 
  • Develop, implement and maintain neat, accurate, and comprehensive written assessment records, annual reviews and biannual or quarterly reviews as needed, Community or Vocational Service plans, approved Behavior Programs and Procedures or any other records, ensuring confidentiality of all information
  • Provides essential physical and emotional care to participants including ;
  • Assisting with personal care, hygiene, and treatments, including the administration of medications, and recording vital signs as needed
  • Providing education to participants in personal hygiene, grooming, and behavioral conduct while acting as a role model to enhance participants’ self-esteem
  • Coordinating and leading social and recreational activities both within the community as well as at the main facility.  This includes the safe transportation of participants
  • Maintain the cleanliness of program spaces 
  • Nutritional support:  Monitoring individuals at mealtime according to food consistency guidelines for each individual
  • Attentive to the safety of all individuals, self and others
  • Ensure the proper use of equipment, facilities, and vehicles.  Report all incidents and submit appropriate incident reports
  • Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures and responds to an emergency situation
  • Maintain good daily attendance (days of absence, illness, tardiness) 
  • Attends and participates in mandatory Training, in-services, staff meetings and conferences as required
  • Train, supervise and support individuals for individuals to sustain employment, including adapting equipment/activities to maximize the potential of the individuals working
  • Evaluate the individual’s appropriateness, desires, strengths, and abilities for employment
  • Act as a primary liaison person between any employment or volunteer site and CCARC, promoting the individual’s inclusion at the site(s) and developing and maintaining all pertinent records related to the site(s)
  • Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, OSHA standards and infection control policies and procedures at all times.  Also, collaborating to resolve conflicts, obstacles, and challenges, seeking guidance from manager and team members, as needed
  • Assist in training and support of all substitute staff
  • Review and be familiar with information in master files and correctly file all appropriate documents in the master files 
  • Maintain good daily attendance (days of absence, illness, tardiness) 
  • Attends and participates in mandatory Training, in-services, staff meetings and conferences as required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work.  Other tasks and duties may be assigned as necessary.



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Other facts

Tech stack
Direct Care,Personal Care,Hygiene,Medication Administration,Communication,Documentation,Behavior Management,Recreational Activities,Safety Awareness,Emergency Procedures,Training,Supervision,Microsoft Products,CPR,First Aid,PMT

About CCARC INC

For more than 70 years, CCARC has empowered individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families throughout central Connecticut by providing personalized support and community services. Our mission is driven by a vision of a world where everyone is accepted and flourishes in a community they call home.

Our Values

Community
We build strong collaborations through relationships with families, community providers, community leaders, staff, board, and participants.

Compassion
Our commitment to compassion drives us to foster connection, promote understanding, and offer support in ways that honor each individual’s unique journey.

Ability
We emphasize each person’s strengths, empowering them to grow, achieve success, and make meaningful contributions.

Respect
We recognize the inherent value in all human beings. We strive to treat everyone with dignity and believe that people have the right to choose their place in the world.

Commitment
We recognize that every person has unique needs. We are committed to offering person-centered, quality services tailored to fulfilling their dreams.

Team size: 201-500 employees
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Industry: Individual and Family Services
Founding Year: 1952

What you'll do

  • Provide direct care to participants with special needs in a day program setting, ensuring their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with team members regarding participant care.

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What does a Direct Support Professional - DAY 1:1 do at CCARC INC?

As a Direct Support Professional - DAY 1:1 at CCARC INC, you will: provide direct care to participants with special needs in a day program setting, ensuring their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with team members regarding participant care..

Why join CCARC INC as a Direct Support Professional - DAY 1:1?

CCARC INC is a leading Individual and Family Services company.

Is the Direct Support Professional - DAY 1:1 position at CCARC INC remote?

The Direct Support Professional - DAY 1:1 position at CCARC INC is based in Berlin, Connecticut, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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