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Job Description

Dynamic Diversity – Caring Collaboration – Individual Integrity – Community Connection

Direct Support Professional

Part-Time

New Haven, CT, US

R equisition ID : 1541

Salary Range : $18.75 To $18.75 Hourly

Schedule : Saturday & Sunday 8am-4pm

Chapel Haven Schleifer Center is an award-winning nonprofit company devoted to empowering adults with disabilities to live independent and self-determined lives. We believe self-advocacy supports the growth of our individuals and collaborate with them to create services that foster independence. In 2022, we celebrated 50 years of excellence in the field of disabilities and continue our dedication to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you share our core values of dynamic diversity, caring collaboration, individual integrity, and community connection, we want to hear from you!

Why consider a career at CHSC?

We offer a full benefits package, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
A culture committed to community and compassion.
A friendly and caring environment that is professional but warm, with room to advance.
Staff longevity – 50% of our staff have been with us 5 years, many of whom started in entry-level roles that have developed into fulfilling careers lasting 10 years.
The opportunity to do meaningful work that enriches the lives of others.

The Role :

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for teaching basic daily living and social skills to clients living in Chapel Haven’s residential facility. Direct Support Professionals are responsible for the overall coordination and teaching of the social communicative competence curriculum. Direct Support Professional provides a range of services based on individual needs, including personal care, household tasks, social activities, and community awareness.

Essential Responsibilities :

Teach clients good nutritional habits and related skills; meal and menu planning, sanitary and safe food storage practices, preparing meals (including following multiple-step recipes and cooking), and safety in the kitchen while learning to utilize kitchen equipment, e.g. stove, broiler and George Foreman Grill.

Teach apartment maintenance skills, maintaining a clean, neat living environment (use of cleaning products and equipment).

Teach personal hygiene and grooming skills, personal functions such as showering, shaving, combing hair, brushing teeth, making appointments for haircuts, manicures, etc.

Teach Laundry skills as outlined in laundry task analysis and laundry checklist.

Teach problem solving and relationship building skills, instruct residents regarding appropriate social behaviors.

Complete Case Notes and checklists daily as directed by Supervisor.

Administer medication as needed.

Provide transportation of residents as needed use of own vehicle required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field or 4 more years’ experience working with individuals who are learning disabled.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Able to obtain State of Connecticut Medication Administration Certification.

Valid CT driver’s license.

Able to obtain Public Service License.

Work independently and as a member of a team.

Maintain positive work attitude.

Excellent communication and observation skills.

Ability to sit, stand and walk for periods of time.

Do not meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, LGBTQ , and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Chapel Haven!

Dynamic Diversity – Caring Collaboration – Individual Integrity – Community Connection

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