Direct Support Professional (Day Program)

We are looking for a Direct Support Professional to join our team and provide support to individuals with disabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing assistance with daily activities, promoting independence, and helping individuals achieve their goals. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to develop strong relationships with individuals and their families. The Direct Support Professional will also be responsible for providing guidance and instruction on a variety of topics related to health, safety, and self-care.

1st Shift Positions:

• Mon-Fri 8:30a-3:30p (Meriden) FT
• Mon-Fri 7:30a-3p (Meriden) FT

Who Are We:

Midstate Arc is a non-profit organization supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. Our employees enjoy a full benefit package; medical, dental, earned leave time, 401k retirement plan and much more. All applicants are subject to background screening.

Turn your passion into a career with MidState Arc. We value and support you!

Benefits that We Offer:

• Free Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Paid Trainings
• Free Life Insurance
• Professional Development
• 401k Retirement Planning
• Earned Time Off
• Other Great Benefits

Essential Job Requirements
· Provides supports to individuals by assisting in the development and implementation of all support plans, assisting individuals in achieving their personal goals and desires, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, and supporting individuals to be independent in activities of daily living;

· Behavior should be professional at all times and consistent with the MidState Arc, Inc. culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures (as well as DDS policies and procedures) while empowering each individual to direct their own life choices;

· Assist individuals in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles, and monitor for changes in their general health, appearance, behavior, and patterns of activities;

· Develops a relationship with the individuals served that is respectful and maintains professional boundaries;

· Part of the responsibilities for this role may involve providing personal care assistance.

· Reports and documents routine and unusual events including completing daily activity sheets, accident reports, case notes etc. in a concise, understandable, and legible manner, and meets agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements;

· Responsible for monitoring and maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment for individuals at all times, including but not limited to programs/residences and vehicles;

· Plan and support individuals in daily activities, which may include, but are not limited to, household chores, personal care, socialization, recreational activities, learning activities, physical fitness activities and money management;

Transport individuals to and from day programs.

· Other duties as required

Requirements
· Ability to obtain and utilize CPR, First Aid, PMT, Medication Administration Certification within DDS guidelines and to remain in compliance throughout employment;

· Valid drivers license

· 2 years experience in field of Human Services;

· Must have the ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others; flexibility with respect to hours of work and changing conditions; be of good moral character; have an interest in the welfare of the individuals; have training and/or interest in the field of developmental disabilities; have a willingness/ability to communicate with and relate to individuals, parents, guardians, fellow staff, representatives of community agencies, and Agency management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Meriden, CT 06451 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Meriden, CT 06451: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17