Direct Support Staff - Full Time Overnights 34 hours Quentin Street Waterbury CT

Full time 34 hours a week

$17.25 an hour plus benefits

$18.25 an hour plus 16 hours of PTO once med certification is completed

Benefits

Sunday. 11:00pm-7:00am

Mon. 10:00pm-7:00am

Tues. 10:00pm-7:00am

Sat. 11:00pm-7:00am

**Job Summary:**
The Direct Support Staff position at Quentin Street in Waterbury, CT, involves providing habilitative assistance and care to clients in various Agency programs during full-time overnights. This role requires direct daily care, teaching, and supervision of clients, along with record-keeping duties. The position entails assisting in developing individualized plans for clients, teaching daily living activities, monitoring client progress, safeguarding client rights, and collaborating with other staff and agencies.

**Responsibilities:**
- Provide supervision to ensure clients' safety, well-being, and whereabouts are known at all times.
- Contribute to creating and executing individualized plans for each client.
- Teach, supervise, and aid clients in adult daily living activities.
- Monitor and report on client progress towards set goals and address any incidents of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
- Complete incident reports and medication error reports as necessary.
- Implement approved behavioral plans and emergency procedures when needed.
- Execute therapist recommendations and programs, like sensory stimulation and positioning.
- Develop and lead recreation and community participation activities.
- Collaborate with coworkers, families, schools, and other agencies.
- Maintain accurate records of services provided and client goals, attending staff meetings and training sessions.
- Administer medications, provide routine healthcare and first aid.
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of program sites and vehicles, transporting clients to activities as needed.
- Participate in emergency drills and maintain medication certification.
- Handle petty cash and client cash on hand accounts accurately.
- Perform other duties as delegated by the Program Director or Assistant.

**Qualifications:**
- Completion of Medication Certification Program.
- Completion of PMT, CPR, and First Aid training.
- Possession of a valid CT driver's license with a good driving record.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals facing developmental and/or behavioral challenges is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Skills:**
- Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and writing routine reports and correspondence in English.
- Basic mathematical skills for calculations.
- Strong reasoning ability and problem-solving skills.
- Physical capability to stand, walk, sit, handle objects, and lift up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to focus and observe details accurately.
- Effective communication skills to interact respectfully with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

**Work Environment:**
The work environment may have moderate noise levels and could involve automobile travel, exposing employees to varying weather conditions.

*Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may involve additional responsibilities based on operational needs.*

Salary : $17 - $18