ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides individuals in community-based program with support services designed to promote the self-determination, independence, productivity, integration and inclusion in community. Accomplishes this through culturally competent programs aimed at teaching new skills in the areas of self-care, managing behavior, community integration and other activities of daily living. This is carried out with respect and dignity and in accordance with Journey Found policies and procedures.
As a Direct Support Specialist Float the responsibilities described below are carried out in any and/or all of the programs in a cluster under the direction of a Director of Support Services. Travel to the various programs within the cluster is expected [ Mystic, Groton, Niantic, Norwich, Pawcatuck]. The Float position is scheduled a month at time to allow for coverage of most days and all shifts as program needs in the cluster dictate. The schedule is subject to change based on programmatic needs.
Fundamental functions of the position:
• Supporting individuals with activities of daily living (getting dressed, cooking, cleaning, bathing, toileting etc.)
• Transporting people
• Organizing activities and community outings
• Medication administration
• Doctors’ appointments
• Documenting Program Data
• Teaching and engaging
• Implementing good routines
• Helping in decision making process
• Grocery shopping and running errands
• Deescalating situations and managing behaviors
• Workings as part of a collective team
• Communicating professionally with Nurses, Clinical Staff, Directors and Supervisors
We offer a rich benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, and 403-(b) plan, tuition reimbursement and more for full time employees.
We provide state-of-the-art training in areas such as person centered planning/thinking, CPR/first aid, human rights, compliance/HIPAA, work-place safety/OSHA and medication administration.
Experience preferred but not necessary--we train exceptional people to provide exceptional care.
