JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional, Residential Services

Location: North Haven:

Johnson

Part-Time (7 hours): Saturday 3p-10p

Marlen

Part-Time (13 hours): Saturday 4 PM – 8 PM, Monday 7 AM – 4 PM

Northside – (Male preferred:)

Part Time (24 hours, eligible for vacation): Saturday 9 AM – 3 PM, Monday 9 AM - 3 PM, Thursday & Friday 3 P – 9 PM

Location: Northford

Totoket –

Part-Time (14 hours): Saturday, Sunday 9 AM – 4 PM

Part-Time (23 hours, eligible for vacation): Saturday 9 AM – 4 PM,

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 5 PM – 9 PM

Full-Time (35 hours, possible temporary position): Saturday 4p-10p, Saturday ON 10p-

9a, Sunday 4p-10p, Monday 4p-10p, Friday 4p-10p

Location: Hamden:

Old Coach –
Part-Time (10 hours, temporary): Saturday and Sunday 8a-1p

Part-Time (12 hours): Sunday and Monday 3p-9p

Part-Time (6 hours): Sunday 9a-3p

Part-Time (24 hours, eligible for vacation): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9a-3p

Blue Trail

Part-Time (6 hours): Saturday 7 A - 3 P

Location: New Haven

Oliver :

Part-Time (12 hours): Saturday and Sunday 3 PM – 9 PM

REPORTS TO: Assistant Manager, Manager and Residential Director

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

There are several full-time or part-time, hourly positions. The Direct Support Professional will report directly to the Assistant Manager, Manager and/or Residential Manager. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to work with individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, physical, behavioral or other needs in a group home setting. Benhaven seeks nurturing people who will provide care with dignity and respect as well as promote independence and community integration.Cover Letter and Resume may be requested at a later time.

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.

• Teaching life skills for independence.
• Encourage and assist in increasing socialization.
• Encourage and assist individuals with the pursuit of opportunities within their communities.
• Assist and provide opportunities for individuals to participate in recreational activities.
• Assist individuals in attending medical appointments.
• Complete all necessary documentation.
• Attend all training. (CPR, PMT, First Aid, etc.…)
• Complete routine housekeeping with the individuals of the home.
  

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 years’ experience working with individuals with Autism is a plus, but willing to train enthusiastic, positive candidates.
• Must pass a variety of Background checks
• Must have a CT driver’s license
• A registered, insured vehicle which will pass a safety inspection in order to transport individuals in the community is a plus.
• Ability to become DDS med certified.
• Weekend, night and holiday availability a must.
  

EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES:

• 15 Vacation days
• 10 Sick days
• 3 Personal days
• Anthem Medical & Dental insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life
• 403b
• 401a
• Paid Training
• EAP
• Employee Incentives
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel object; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information.

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.