Dungarvin, Inc. Windsor , CT 06006
Posted 6 days ago
Dungarvin assists people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and/or mental health diagnosis in a variety of programs with a focus on person centered practices. We encourage people served to explore their dreams while our employees provide support in making meaningful decisions and providing active treatment at each opportunity.
Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone's life!
Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver in Litchfield, Northfield, CT and surrounding areas.
Schedule: Sun 7am-3pm, M-W 2pm-10pm, Thurs 9am-5pm (Admin)
Pay: $18.80/hour
Perks/Benefits
Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for Full Time employees
Supplemental Insurance
Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance for full-time employees
401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
PTO Donation
Growth and Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
National Brand Discounts
Pay Active - access to 50% of your pay before payday
PAID training and orientation
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Community Support Coordinator is responsible for providing and coordinating community living supports to individuals with disabilities. These living supports include, but are not limited to: assisting individuals in making a home for themselves; assisting individuals in making choices; assuring that the home is a clean, safe living environment for individuals; assisting individuals in maintaining good health; and other specific supports, as described in Individualized Service/ Support Plans or as instructed by the Program Director.
In addition, the Community Support Coordinator coordinates; routine household activities, individual services and supports, communication and follow through related to specific administrative and personnel matters.
The Community Support Coordinator is responsible for working cooperatively with the Program Director and other staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of community living supports provided to individuals with developmental disabilities.
The Community Support Coordinator will be expected to contact the Program Director regarding any program or personnel issues within the home. S/he should also contact the Program Director regarding emergency household, medical, or maintenance needs in the home.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR:
A high school diploma or GED certificate is required.
At least one (1) year of experience providing community supports to people with developmental disabilities, or in a related human service area
Experience in medication administration preferred
Community Support Coordinators must have all of the following qualities:
Ability to act as a role model for other staff,
Sincere desire to provide individualized supports to individuals with developmental challenges;
Ability to make sound judgments when given guidance and priorities
Ability to work as a team member to maintain consistency and quality in programming
Ability to communicate effectively with other staff members
When required, physical ability to lift/transfer those individuals
At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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