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Direct Support Worker
2 months ago
Developmental Service Worker (DSW) NEEDED
Do you have a passion for helping others? Come join our team
Locations include: Windsor, Bloomfield, Farmington, New Britain, Somers, and Berlin
A Developmental Support Worker is responsible for the direct care and coordination of residential services. This person will provide care to residents with intellectual, developmental and/or physical disabilities in a residential setting.
Position Types – Full Time, Part Time & Per Diem positions available.
GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Treat individuals with respect, dignity and compassion at all times
2. Daily living
- Clean, maintain and participate in the upkeep of the home and properties
- Assist individuals with:
- Plan, purchase and prepare meals according to individual’s dietary needs
- Plan and participate in leisure time and recreational activities
- New social opportunities/experiences to the individuals
- Cope effectively with social, emotional and physical situations
3. Documentation / Communication:
- Documentation provided by staff is considered a legal document
- Accumulate and record data relevant to behavioral programs, review individuals progress, developmental needs and barriers impeding progress.
- Identify and prioritize of individuals' need.
- Complete comprehensive documentation.
- Reports seizures, behavioral episodes, other medically or emotionally related problems and forward to the house manager, supervisor, nurse and team members.
4. Trainings
- Attend and successfully complete all mandatory trainings/meetings required by DDS and the agency.
- Attendance and successful completion is mandatory for scheduled Medical Certification.
- Yearly maintenance of Med Certification
5. HIPAA
- Maintain and safeguard individuals' private information. This includes but is not limited to diagnoses, health record, and program documentation.
6. Complete tasks related to work assigned by management individually or as a team.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school Diploma with 2 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. AA/AS preferred
- Must have Medical Certification or must be able to obtain Medical Certification upon the next available Med Cert Course immediately following hire.
- Demonstrates organizational ability, communicates effectively with individuals served and members of the team.
- Applicants will be subject to criminal and driving history background checks. Must have a valid Connecticut driver’s license with no more than 2 violations in a three year period, subject to review. Drivers History completed annually.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including:
For Good Health: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance
For a Secure Future: Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance
For Retirement: 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees
For Career Advancement: Training and development opportunities
For Work Life Balance: Generous paid time off; including 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick time.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling for employee and immediate family
Catholic Charities Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is in compliance with all applicable discrimination laws. All hiring, promoting, and transferring is done on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to membership in any protected class. EEO/ AA/ M-F/ VET/ DISABLED.
*sign on bonus paid in two increments, $750 paid in first pay check and $750 upon completion of 90-day probationary period.
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