Part Time Direct Support Professional - New Milford

Young Adult Institute Inc

New Milford, United States
$19 ph
On-site
Assist individuals with maximizing strengths
Support people to meet personal goals
Supervision and care of individuals
The Young Adult Institute Inc is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional in New Milford, tasked with assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to achieve personal goals while ensuring their safety and well-being. The role demands strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a commitment to fostering positive relationships with supported individuals

Job Summary

  • Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships.
  • Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others.
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The Young Adult Institute Inc is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional in New Milford, tasked with assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to achieve personal goals while ensuring their safety and well-being. The role demands strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a commitment to fostering positive relationships with supported individuals.

Salary

$19

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Assist individuals with maximizing strengths
  • Support people to meet personal goals
  • Supervision and care of individuals
  • Ensure health, wellness and safety
  • Implement individualized service plans
  • Maintain a clean, safe environment
  • Utilize safe handling procedures
  • Administer medication as prescribed
  • Collect and record behavior data
  • Communicate with circles of support

Nice-to-have

  • Patience and tolerance
  • Respectful communications
  • Solution-oriented approach
  • Positivity, patience and empathy
  • Calm in stressful situations

Key Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • HS diploma or educational equivalent
  • Valid Driver’s License with no more than 5 points
  • Ability to meet essential physical demands
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Hold or obtain required certifications within 120 days

Work Rights

Not specified

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