Direct Support Professional - In Home Residential Job at Safeway Family Services Llc, Stratford, CT

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  • Safeway Family Services Llc
  • Stratford, CT

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:
● Encourage individuals in personal growth through the promotion of autonomy and aid in
daily activities
● Responsible for creating and aiding individuals in daily responsibilities including meal
preparation, cleaning, personal hygiene, and other requirements.
● Coordinate and aid in athleisure activities within the office or community.
● Ensure your Individual’s Plan of Service is being followed daily including but not limited
to their medical, dietary, psychological, and physical needs.
● Administer medication/treatments as recorded in their doctor’s orders and company
policies according to their Level of Need.
● Receive direct supervision from Senior Director of Day Services.
● 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 consistent communications between supervisors, programs, and
parent/guardians as needed.
● Maintain necessary qualifications and certificates consistent with DDS and Safeway
program standards including PMT, CPR, Mandated Reporter and Abuse and Neglect
training.
● Remain well-informed of and advocate for your individual’s rights and well-being while
maintaining confidentiality according to agency policy.
● Assist in or lead emergency/behavioral situations as necessary, using one’s PMT and
CPR training.
● Perform necessary errands and responsibilities to aid in the maintenance of the program
success as necessary.
● Maintain a flexible schedule and along with an openness to provide relief coverage
within office, residential, or community settings.

Qualifications:
● One to two years of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities
preferred
● Valid Driver’s License required and personal vehicle preferred.
● Must maintain a sufficient driving record.
● Must drive yourself and your individual among office, resident, and community sites
throughout various neighborhoods and among various weather conditions.
● Must be able to work at various locations depending on the work assignment given.
● Must have/be willing to attain PMT, CPR, Mandated Reporter, and Abuse and Neglect
training. Must maintain these certificates at all times.
● Understanding of 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 as necessary.
● Have physical endurance to use physical crisis intervention techniques which may
include restraining individuals.
● Provide physical intervention as necessary 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.

Job Tags

Work at office, Flexible hours,

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