DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Trumbull, CT

Description

RHD Connecticut (CT) is looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to work in the area of Trumbull. There are currently Full-Time positions available. Each shift includes a Saturday or Sunday.

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites. This position will coordinate with clinical staff, implement residentially based interventions and assist the clients in achieving their clinical assignments. The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations as outlined in the client’s program plan. The DSP will prompt or assist, as necessary, to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living, in both the home and the community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

How You Can Make a Real Impact :

• Support individuals with disabilities in the activities of their daily life
• Advocate for the dignity rights of every individual
• Promote development and outcomes as outlined in the individual care plan
• Support access to community resources
• Uphold the RHD mission, vision, and values

What We Offer You :

We Are Hiring Dynamic Team Members Who :

What You’ll Love About RHD :

Responsibilities / Duties

Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with the person-centered ISP; supporting someone to work towards outcomes identified in ISP and other Person-Centered Support Plans

Physical requirements

Must be able to sit, stand and move about in the performance of their work.

Physical Requirements

Requirements

Job Requirements

RHD Connecticut and Resources for Human Development are part of Apis Services, Inc.

RHD Connecticut provides residential community living arrangements, day services, and individual rehabilitative supports to people who have developmental disabilities in the West and South regions in Connecticut. Currently RHD CT operates 10 CLAs, Continuous Residential Support programs and supports individuals who reside in apartments in the community. RHD CT operates one day program in the South region of the State (Hamden).

About Company :

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy / childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.