What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Continuum of Care?
Title: Direct Support Professional Hybrid, DSP - 1 & DSP - 2 (DSP 2 must be med certified and able to pass meds)
Status: Hourly: Full-Time, Part-Time, & Per Diem available for 1st, 2nd and 3rds shifts
Department: Developmental Disabilities Services
Scope of Service: The Direct Support Professional is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, enabling each person to live a valued and meaningful life. Support and care shall be delivered in the most respectful and dignified manner. The DSP assists each individual to live in a home of their own, develop and support reciprocal relationships, and become part of their community. The DSP supports individuals to learn and enhance activities of daily living, fosters involvement in social and community activities, and supports personal care needs as required. Veterans, those with disabilities, CNA's and HHA's are encouraged to apply. Performs other duties as assigned. EOE.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree preferred with minimum of one years’ experience, working in a related human services field. High School Diploma or equivalent considered with a minimum of three years’ experience working in the field.
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
- Certification as a Direct Support Professional preferred
- Completion of certifications of CPR & First Aid, PMT, and all others required through DDS and COC.
- Computer skills required to navigate agency electronic record, access email, and complete documentation.
- Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnights as required.
Excellent benefits, PTO and generous matching 401 (k) plan
Please see hours and locations below:
- DSP I $18.83
- DSP II $19.55 (Must hold an active & valid Med Certification, must complete a pass and pour upon with Continuum to transition to DSP II title and rate change)
BEAUMONT: LEBANON, CT
- PT 16 hours, Saturday/Sunday 3PM -11PM
- PT 16 hours, Saturday/Sunday 2PM-10PM
- PT 16 hours, Saturday/Sunday 3PM-11PM
- PT 20 hours, Friday/Saturday 10PM-8AM
- PT 20 hours, Monday 10PM-8AM and Thursday-Saturday 10:30PM-8:30AM
- PT 16 hours, Saturday/Sunday 7AM-3PM
- PT 16 hours, Saturday/Sunday 7AM-3PM
- PT 20 hours, Monday – Friday 6AM-10AM
- PT 20 hours, Monday – Friday 6AM-10AM
NORWICH CLA 7, NORWICH, CT
- PT 20 hours, Friday/Saturday 10:30PM - 8:30AM
- PT 12 hours, Saturday Sunday 8:30AM- 2:30PM
- FT 40 hours Wednesday-Sunday 2:30PM - 10:30PM
Salary : $19 - $20
