Direct Support Specialist
Company: THE KENNEDY CENTER INC.
Location: Trumbull
Posted on: August 8, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionJob purpose:Responsible for the supervision and
coordination of daily living skills including but not limited to
personal care, recreation, meal prep, and household chores.
Competencies: (6)
- Ethics/Integrity: 25%
- Person-Centered Supports: 15%
- Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-being: 15%
- Justice, Fairness and Equity: 15%
- Self-Determination: 15%
- Advocacy: 15%Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote choice, provide appropriate support and coordinate
activities to foster individual well-being, growth and
development.
- Ensure individual's medical, dental, dietary, psychological and
all other service recommendations and treatments are followed
through as identified on the individual's Plan of Service.
- Responsible for supervision and/or coordination of leisure
skill activities, preparing meals, cleaning and household
chores.
- Conduct drills according as scheduled.
- Receive direct supervision from the Senior Director of
Residential Services, Director of Residential Services or
designee.
- Administer individual's medication/treatment in accordance with
doctor's orders and agency's policies/procedures.
- Assist with development and actively participate in the
implementation of Individual Program Plans.
- Record and maintain the following records in a timely,
consistent and accurate manner: program and behavioral data,
medical and medication records, including prescriptions, financial
receipts, appointment books (including all scheduling as required);
administer evaluations and assessments to individuals; transition
book or other applicable staff communication books; all other
related records as required. Complete Therap as required.
- Maintain communication and contact between programs, IDT
members, parents/guardians as needed.
- Maintain all standards consistent with DDS and all other
certification requirements of a community residence.
- Actively participate, communicate and advocate as a team member
on the residential team, interdisciplinary team, and with community
providers.
- Knowledgeable of and ensure the protection of each individual's
rights and safety and maintain confidentiality in accordance with
agency's policies and procedures.
- Track and complete mandatory in-services according to
established timelines.
- Intervene in emergency or behavioral situations as needed.
- Maintain a home atmosphere, assure a clean/ and safe living
environment and well-balanced meals for the individuals.
- Follow weekly menu, prepare a shopping list, purchase food with
participation by individuals on a weekly basis and prepare meals
with participation of individuals.
- Provide relief coverage in assigned homes and have the
flexibility to work within the various community residences.
- Carry out any necessary errands/responsibilities for the
efficiency of program.
- Other related duties and responsibilities as
assigned.Qualifications:
- One to two years of experience working with persons with
disabilities in a residential setting.
- Valid Driver's License and ability to possess a State of CT
Public Service License.
- Must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
- You are required to be in possession of a car on site during
your entire shift to transport yourself and/or individuals served
to community sites in all weather conditions and throughout all
neighborhoods.
- Depending upon assignment, must be able to work in a variety of
settings and locations.
- Must maintain PMT and CPR certification and eligible for DDS
medication certification.
- Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office and the
internet.Physical Requirements:
- Provide hands on personal care which may include toileting,
feeding, cleaning and all other activities of daily living
skills.
- Ability to transfer individuals requiring personal hygiene
care.
- Have physical endurance to use physical crisis intervention
techniques which may include restraining individuals.
- Provide physical intervention which may include lifting,
mobility, first aid, and safety evacuations.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Have the physical endurance to use PMT holds.
- Have the physical endurance to be able to lift and transfer
individuals as assigned.Monday thru Friday8am to 4pm40 hours
Keywords: THE KENNEDY CENTER INC., New England , Direct Support Specialist, Other , Trumbull, Northeast
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