Personal Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Wolcott, Connecticut, United States Family Options, Inc. Full time
Job Overview

Client Support Coordinator

Compensation: $17.25 per hour

Additional Compensation: $18.25 per hour plus 16 hours of Paid Time Off upon completion of Medication Certification

Work Schedule: Sunday 7am-3pm

Flexible Hours: 4 hours available

**Position Summary:**

The Personal Support Specialist (PSS) for WEEKEND 1ST SHIFT, alongside a flexible 4-hour B14 role at Family Options, Inc., involves delivering habilitative support and care to clients across various Agency programs, including community living arrangements, family support services, and vocational programs. This part-time position requires direct daily assistance, education, supervision, and documentation for clients, offering 20 hours of work per week at a rate of $17.25 per hour.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Supervise clients directly, ensuring their safety and awareness of their whereabouts at all times.
- Assist in developing and executing personalized plans for clients.
- Educate, supervise, and aid clients in performing daily living tasks such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, financial management, shopping, and community engagement.
- Monitor client progress towards goals and report any incidents of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
- Complete necessary incident and medication error reports.
- Implement behavioral intervention plans, including approved restraint procedures when necessary.
- Collaborate with occupational, physical, and speech therapy programs.
- Design and facilitate recreational and community engagement activities.
- Work in partnership with the Clinical Director, Consultants, families, schools, and other organizations.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of services provided and specific goals outlined in each client’s plan.
- Collaborate effectively with supervisory staff and colleagues.
- Attend mandatory staff meetings, training sessions, and in-services.
- Administer medications and provide routine healthcare and first aid to clients.
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of program locations and transportation vehicles.
- Transport clients to and from designated activities.
- Participate in emergency preparedness drills as required.
- Complete the Medication Certification program and maintain active certification.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping for petty cash and client funds.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Program Director or Assistant.

**Qualifications:**

- Completion of the Medication Certification Program is required.
- Must complete PMT, CPR, and First Aid training.
- A valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record is necessary.
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
- A minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with developmental and/or behavioral challenges is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**Physical Requirements:**

The role requires effective communication, mobility, and the ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, with the potential to exert over 100 lbs. of force during physical restraint procedures. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

**Language Proficiency:**

The ability to read and interpret English documents, write routine reports, and communicate effectively and professionally is essential.

**Mathematical Skills:**

The position requires proficiency in basic arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

**Reasoning Skills:**

The ability to apply common sense to follow detailed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables is crucial.

**Work Environment:**

The work environment is moderately noisy. Employees may travel by automobile and be exposed to varying weather conditions.



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