918274160

Community Inclusion Specialist (DSO) - 35hrs/wk M-F 8am-3pm

Full-time FULL_TIME ; posted: Tuesday, Apr 5 2022

2022-04-05

https://www.easterseals.com/waterburyct

Easterseals Serving Greater Waterbury, Central and Northwest Connecticut

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Jillian Webb
320 Sylvan Lake Rd
Watertown, Connecticut 06779 US

Phone: 203-236-0188

Email: jwebb@eswct.com

Summary:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides face to face hands on supportive assistance enabling individuals to maintain living in their home and community including activities of daily living, personal care and other activities to promote healthy living in the individuals home and/or community.

Assists individuals in accessing transportation; provides transportation as assigned.

Assists/educates with personal care such as eating, toileting, bathing and dressing as prescribed, based on the needs and abilities of the individuals served, which can include hands on supports.

Assists/educates individual with household chores as needed.

Assists individuals in making personal choices and accessing community activities.

Implements behavior support plan, behavior guidelines, and appropriate documentation.

Implements medical/health protocols and required guidelines.

Teaches and enforces safety practices.

Facilitates virtual programming as needed.

Encourages the use of natural supports and fosters involvement in social and community activities while maintaining safety of the individuals supported.

Completes all required documentation in Therap and/or EVV each shift and other methods of documentation as needed i.e. monthly mileage reports, incident reports, etc. 

Qualifications:

 EDUCATION

High School Diploma required.  Associates degree required and one (1) year of relevant and related human services experience or three (3) years of relevant and related human service experience in lieu of an Associate’s Degree. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
CNA Certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE  
At least one (1) of the three (3) years’ experience with Developmentally Disabled Adults required. Three (3) years of relevant and related human service experience in lieu of education requirements.
Residential service experience preferred.
Experience attending doctor appointments preferred.
Therap experience preferred.
EVV/Sandata experience preferred.

SALARY
$17.50-$20.00/hour (DOE) 

BENEFITS
Paid Time Off
401K with company Match
Major medical, Dental and vison Plan
HRA (Health Reimbursement Account)
EAP Program
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance

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