Individual Support DDS

Direct Support Specialist

15 hours a week

Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs: 2pm-5pm

Sat: 12pm-3pm or 11am-2pm

• 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

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: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Adult First Aid CPR AED Certificate (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New Fairfield, CT 06812 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New Fairfield, CT 06812: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23