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Opportunity Works Connecticut, Inc lists this Direct Support Professional (Temp) opportunity in vernon rockville, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Support Staff PositionSupport our individuals with all of their needs. Ensure their health & safety needs. Assist them with their vocational tasks, be a mentor and example to all.Major Duties And Responsibilities:Provide training, supervision, instruction and support to individuals in all agency settings, on site or in the community.Ensure that you are aware where your assigned individuals are during the day, let another staff know that you are leaving the floor and ensure that they have taken responsibility for your individuals until you get back.Attend worker, program, and agency required trainings and meetings and give input on individual plan development.Assist to develop and track all worker goals and other daily documentationBe aware of all Mealtime Procedures and always supervise individuals during mealsProvide transportation as needed for outingsProvide on-going necessary support as indicated by their IP for each worker. Assist individuals to complete tasks as independently as possible assisting if needed for the task to be completed properlyAssist with securing community-based activities/ worksites for your individuals.Assist staff & individuals during fire drills or other emergency situationsPass medications if applicableAssist in providing a positive program environment to staff & participantsComplete and maintain all daily individual documentation and worker weekly notes.At the end of each month remove all data collection sheets and weekly notes from each person's book that you are assigned that day.Ensure completion of all entries and turn into the Assistant Coordinator each monthEnsure all extra documents are filled out by end of day if applicable, i.e.: 255, Seizure protocol, behavior data, ABC's, minor incidents, etc.At the beginning of each month ensure that the new month's data collection pages and weekly notes are put into the books that you are assigned that daySign off on COMPLETED Paylocity punches and submit with any mileage forms to the Assistant Coordinator by Friday PMSubmit your Auto Insurance Declaration page to Human Resources upon renewal or every 6monthsDocument appropriately in all Travel Books when using Company VehiclesIt is your responsibility to let your immediate supervisor know if any of your trainings are getting ready to expire. Please give them 60 days' notice of expirationHave knowledge & follow all the participants water safety, fall risks, behavior, toileting & LON requirementsProvide assistance to peers as neededAssist in providing a positive program environment for staff and participantsAssist staff & individuals during fire drills and other emergency situationsBe a team playerLearn & follow all agency P&PLearn & follow all emergency & safety procedures for the agencyBe involved in OWC fundraising effortsPerform other duties as they ariseMaintain mutual respect & professionalism for all co-workers & individuals dailyQualifications For The Job:GED/High School diploma3 years' experience in a DSO settingMust be reliable, dependable, and flexible with your hoursMust possess proven experience and successCPR/First Aid, Med Cert, PMT a plusMust possess valid driver's license and have 5 years' experience clean drivingMust be able to work as part of a team as well as be independentKey Competencies: Computer skills, Organizational skills, Interpersonal and Communication skills, Problem solving skills, good verbal and written skills, caring and nurturing, honest, reliable and punctual**No breaks are given in this postion as you are responsible for the safety and well being of individuals**Physical Requirements: Must be able to carry a minimum of 20 pounds
Worksite address
vernon rockville, CT, 06066, US
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