Direct Support Professional - PT - Female Only

Description:  

Our In-Home Support Specialists are committed to facilitate, model, and build skills that will lead to the optimal independence of the people we support.

Schedule:

TBD - flexible afternoon/weekends

Work Location: 

New London, CT 

Essential Functions:  

• Daily activities such as meal preparation and planning 
• Personal care 
• Facilitating community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community 
• Providing transportation to recreational and community activities 
• Supporting therapeutic and behavioral plans  

Expectations:   

• Demonstrates a positive work ethic.
• Can work with limited supervision.
• Advocates for and protects participants’ rights in accordance with Arc policies and procedures.
• Treats all individuals in an age-appropriate manner, with respect and dignity, and to encourage opportunities that promote choice.
• Maintains a mature and positive attitude when dealing with program participants, staff, families, the public and outside representatives.
• Works with a spirit of cooperation with all departments.
• Carries out all job responsibilities in a professional manner.
• Attends all agency staff meetings and training sessions.
• Maintains attendance.  Adheres to policies on attendance, days of absence, and illness.
• Keeps supervisor informed of any significant events or the need to modify any area of the operation/activity.
• Serves as a positive and appropriate role model for program participants.
• Provides advocacy for participants based on their personal choice and their individual plan.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with participants, their families, and providers.
• Responds to need of participants, families, and providers in a timely and professional manner.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license, privately owned vehicle, and evidence of insurance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred. 
• Must have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health 
• Valid driver’s license required. 
• High School Diploma or GED 
• Applicants must possess basic computer aptitude and be able to speak/write in English.

Highlights:

• Appreciate paid training while you get state certified.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Eleven recognized holidays off and paid each year.
• Earn paid vacation and paid sick leave.
• We can start you working and earning towards your employment goal.

Employees will be submitted for company-sponsored training upon hire. We offer a supportive company culture, company paid training, and career advancement opportunities.

The Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer