Direct Support Professionals, Residential Services | North Haven, CT

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  • Location: North Haven, CT

  • Company: Benhaven

9a-3p, Sunday 3p-9p, Thursday 3p-9p Rosenberg – North Haven Part-Time (10 hours): Saturday 9a-7p Full-Time opening: Schedule TBD, coming soon Totoket - Northford Part-Time (21.5 hours, eligible for vacation): Saturday 9a-4p, Sunday 4p-10p, Wednesday 8a-4:30p Northside – North Haven (male preferred) Full-Time (36 hours): Monday through Friday 9a-3p, Friday 3p-9p Full-Time (36 hours): Saturday 9a-9p, Monday 3p-9p, Thursday 3p-9p, Friday 3p-9p Part-Time (18 hours): Saturday 9a-3p, Sunday 9a-3p, Monday 3p-9p Responsibilities: The following duties are assigned to this position.

These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Provide behavioral,

residential, and/or other support services to individuals with Developmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities to assist in the health, safety and overall, well-being of each individual Supporting individuals with activities of daily living (getting dressed, cooking, cleaning, bathing, toileting, laundry, etc.

) Client checks and monitoring Doctors’ appointments (as needed or required by specific facilities) Properly documenting per facility requirements Occasional lifting Teaching and engaging Implementing good routines Grocery shopping and running errands (as needed or required by specific facilities) Deescalating situations and managing behaviors Workings as part of a collective

team with each facility working at Communicating professionally with Nurses, Clinical Staff, Directors, Supervisors, families and outside agencies Strong Verbal and Written Communication skills Resourcefulness / problem solving abilities Other duties as assigned or needed by the facility in which you work Promote and advocate for the health and wellness of the people supported Strong sense of accountability Demonstrates respect Timeliness/punctuality Communicate regularly to the management team on individual’s performance, successes, and issues Provide safe transportation of individual(s) Ensure agency vehicles are maintained and required documentation is completed timely Administer medication and implement delegated responsibilities ordered by licensed medical personnel (Med Certification Required) Experience and Skill Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent At least 18 years of age Must have a CT driver’s license with clean driving record and proof of insurance 1 years (preferred) experience working with disabilities, but not required Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including motor vehicle record and criminal background check Benefits: Anthem Medical & Dental (after 60 days of FT employment) Voluntary Life Term Life Long-term Disability Medical Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Account Mutual of America 403b Retirement Profit Sharing 401a 7 paid Holidays Time off-vacation, sick and personal(FT employment and PT >20 hours) Benhaven, Inc.

is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Benhaven will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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