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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Treat individuals with respect, dignity and compassion at all times.
• Assist individuals with daily living, including teaching and supporting goal achievement.
• Plan, purchase, and prepare meals according to individual dietary needs.
• Plan and participate in leisure time and recreational activities.
• Introduce new social opportunities and experiences to individuals.
• Support individuals in coping effectively with social, emotional, and physical situations.
• Assist with personal hygiene care and transportation.
• Clean, maintain, and participate in the upkeep of the home and properties.
• Complete comprehensive documentation, including data relevant to behavioral programs, individual progress, and developmental needs in Therap.
• Identify and prioritize individuals' needs.
• Report seizures, behavioral episodes, and other medically or emotionally related problems to the residential manager, supervisor, nurse, and team members.
• Attend and complete all mandatory trainings and meetings required by DDS and the agency.
• Attend and successfully complete scheduled Medication Administration Certification.
• Maintain Med Certification yearly.
• Safeguard individuals' private information, including diagnoses, health records, and program documentation.
• Complete any and all tasks related to work assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma with 2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must have CT DDS Medication Administration Certification or be able to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrates organizational ability.
• Communicates effectively with individuals served and team members.
• 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.

Skills

• Medication Administration

Location

• Berlin
• Bloomfield
• New Britain
• Unionville

Work Type

• Full Time
• Part Time
• Per Diem
• 1st shift
• 2nd shift
• 3rd shift

Experience Level

• 2 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Education Level

• High school diploma
• AA/AS preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Training and development opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• 14 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Company

• Catholic Charities Inc., Archdiocese of Hartford is in compliance with all applicable discrimination laws.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.