Direct Support Professional

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of others? We have various positions available.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Multiple Shifts & Departments

1st, 2nd, 3rd Shifts

Full Time and Part Time

Pay: $17.25 - $20.00 per hour

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 Inc. We value and support you!

Benefits That We Offer

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Trainings
• Free Life Insurance
• Professional Development
• 401k Retirement Planning
• Earned Time Off
• Other Great Benefits
  
  

Available Program Areas & Shifts

• GSE Group Supported Employment Services: 7:30a-3p Monday - Friday (Meriden)
• Day Program 8:30a - 3:30p Monday-Friday (Meriden)
• Residential Program: 7a-10a, 7a/9a-3p, 1p-9p, 2p-10p, 3p-11p, 11p-7a/9a Weekdays and Weekends (Meriden, Wallingford, Hamden, Watertown, Naugatuck, East Hampton)
• Individual Support: Flexible shifts. Shifts based on individual’s needs
• In Home Support: Various Shifts. (Orange and Meriden)
  
  

Essential Job Requirements

• Provides supports to individuals by assisting in the development and implementation of all support plans, including spiritual life supports, 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;
• 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;
• 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 driver’s license
• 2 years’ experience in the 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.
  
  

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