What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at CTL?
Participant Directed Individual
- 18 yrs of age
- criminal background check
- registry check
- have ability to communicate effectively with the individual/family
- have ability to complete record keeping as required by the employer
- MUST BE CPR/FIRST AID Certified.
Prior to being alone with the Individual:
- demonstrate competence in knowledge of DDS policies and procedures: abuse/neglect; incident reporting; client rights and confidentiality; handling fire and other emergencies, prevention of sexual abuse, knowledge of approved and prohibited physical management techniques
- demonstrate competence/knowledge in topics required to safely support the individual as described in the Individual Plan
- demonstrate competence, skills, abilities, education and/or experience necessary to achieve the specific training outcomes as described in the Individual Plan
- ability to participate as a member of the team if requested by the individual
- demonstrate understanding of Person Centered Planning
- demonstrate competence/knowledge in positive behavioral programming, working with individuals who experience moderate to severe psychological and psychiatric behavioral health needs and ability to properly implement behavioral support plans*
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 13 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Adult 1st Aid/CPR/AED Certification (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Waterbury, CT 06703: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
