Direct Support Worker-Day

• 5. HIPAA
• Maintain and safeguard individuals' private information. This includes but is not limited to diagnoses, health record, and program documentation.

6. Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or High school Diploma with 2 years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• 2.
• Must have Medication Administration Certification or must be able to obtain Medication Administration Certification upon the next available Med Cert Course immediately following hire.
• 3.
• Demonstrates organizational ability, communicates effectively with individuals served and members of the team.
• 4.
• 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.

• Key competencies
• Knowledge of individuals with developmental disabilities and dual diagnosis.
• Knowledge of behavioral issues, including aggressive, non-verbal and self-injury behaviors.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment and relate to individuals in a warm, caring manner.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Individual Plans
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people at all levels within the organization.
• Self starter with the ability to multi-task.
• Results oriented, sound judgment, service oriented, assertive/persuasive.
• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects, plus day-to-day activities.
• Have good organizational skills, ability to set priorities, and be flexible based on changing priorities.
• Superior interpersonal abilities, teamwork mentality and social perceptiveness.
• Active listening skills with the ability to interact effectively with management.
• Ability to establish credibility, be decisive, recognize priorities.
• The direct support worker, works in both indoor and outdoor settings. Frequent lifting and/or carrying objects/individuals up to 65 plus pounds is required. Standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, balancing, walking, running, pushing, pulling, and traveling may be required
• Must be able to successfully complete Physical Management Training (PMT) restraint training course. Must have the ability to safely perform physical restraints as needed for safety
• If required to drive, candidate must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Connecticut Driver's License along with proof of insurance and vehicle registration.

Employee benefits

Catholic Charities offers access to a comprehensive array of benefits, including

• For
• Good
• Health:
• Medical,
• Prescription,
• Dental and
• Vision insurance
• For a
• Secure
• Future:
• Life,
• AD&D and
• Long-term disability insurance
• For
• Retirement: 403(b) Plan, with employer matching contributions for eligible employees
• For
• Career
• Advancement: Training and development opportunities and for Licensed Clinicians ability to apply for the education Loan Forgiveness Program under The National Services Health Corp.
• For
• Work
• Life
• Balance: Generous paid time off; including vacation and sick time. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free and confidential counseling

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

We are hiring for Fulltime, Part Time and Per Diem. Monday - Friday hours vary between 7:30am-4:30pm We are hiring for Fulltime, Part Time and Per Diem. Monday - Friday hours vary between 7:30am-4:30pm