DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
25 days ago
Trumbull
Job DescriptionDirect Support ProfessionalJob Details Job Type Full Time Trumbull, CTDescription RHD Connecticut (CT) is looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to work in the area of Trumbull in an innovative new model designed to maximize independence and inclusion for the individuals we support. There is currently one full time position available, Thursday Friday and Saturday awake overnite 8 pm to 8 am. There is also one part time position available: Wed 10pm-9am, Fri 1pm-8pm, Sat 8am-8pm The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites. In this new model, the DSP will provide remote support services to the individuals through active monitoring, PRN supports, and emergency response.This position will coordinate with clinical staff, implement residentially based interventions and assist the clients in achieving their clinical assignments. The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations as outlined in the client’s program plan. The DSP will prompt or assist, as necessary, to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living, in both the home and the community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed Direct Support • Monitors persons served and provides support in areas related to health, medication, safety and daily living., • Empowers persons served to made independent decisions, and provides emergency backup as needed, • Responds to emergency requests from person’s served, and as needed escalates to dispatching of back-up in person staffing., • Notifies and coordinates with emergency services when required., • Troubleshoots technology issues with remote support systems in the homes, • Provides ongoing training with technology to persons served to engage them to utilize in-home devises., • Monitors wearable devices when individual is away from home, and provides assistance and interventions as needed., • Provide in-service training and consultation to person’s served and parents on technology, including the use of remote support systems., • Provide remote support to individuals remotely throughout the region Engagement • Interacts with the person served with high attention to engagement., • Promotes an inclusive environment which fosters respect and dignity within cultural context., • Respects the role of family members and/or guardians in planning and providing services. Operations & Compliance • Ensures compliance with all laws, safety rules, and agency policies and procedures., • Demonstrates the ability to identify, prevent, and report situations of abuse, exploitation, neglect, and other adverse events., • Ensures timely and accurate documentation of services., • Participates in and attends various meetings and trainings as required., • Performs other duties as assigned. We Are Hiring Dynamic Team Members Who: • Are 18 years of age or older, • Have a current, valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, • Posses a high school diploma or GED, • Are dedicated to enriching and improving the lives of others, • Commitment to Values: We are committed to the fundamental value of dignity and respect for all human beings, to the empowerment of our consumers and staff, and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of all our partners and those we serve, • Dedication to Wellness: We value and prioritize our employees’ mental, physical, and emotional health by providing free, online fitness classes, nutrition services, counseling sessions, and webinars on various health-related topics, • High School diploma or GED is required, associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred. Must be able to provide proof of education., • Proficient knowledge of technology, and possesses ability to navigate multiple technology platforms, • Prior experience in the human services field, preferred., • Valid driver’s license, • Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance, if applicable, • Preferred Education and Experience, • One to two years of related experience and/or training; to include the areas of smart technology and training/coaching others., • Previous experience as a Job Coach, OTA or Paraprofessional Physical requirements • Will work within the remote support center with varied environments and in a variety of locations in the community, • This job routinely uses technology that is equipped to assist residents of the home in activities of daily living., • This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and faxes, • Frequent contact and interaction with people receiving services, family, and employees, • While performing the duties of this position the employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions, • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate RHD Connecticut and Resources for Human Development are part of Apis Services, Inc. RHD provides residential community living arrangements, day services, and individual rehabilitative supports to people who have developmental disabilities in the West and South regions in Connecticut. Currently RHD CT operates 10 CLAs, Continuous Residential Support programs and supports individuals who reside in apartments in the community. RHD CT operates one day program in the South region of the State (Hamden). About Company: Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.