Direct Support-RESIDENTIAL -East Hampton/ Meriden/Watertown/Hamden
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Direct Support-RESIDENTIAL -East Hampton/ Meriden/Watertown/Hamden

Job Description


Welcome to Arc of Meriden-Wallingford where we provide advocacy, residential, recreational, community and employment services to adults with intellectual, developmental and cognitive disabilities. 
We are seeking Direct Support Staff for our Residential Meriden/Watertown/Hamden and East Hampton group homes. 
We have full time, part time and per diem positions availble for second and third shift

Please indicate which home you would like to work in as well as second or third shift availability.

Job Requirements


SKILLS NEEDED

CPR, First Aid, PMT, Med Cert
Ability to analyze situations, develop creative solutions, act quickly and remain calm in a crisis.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds.

May be required to participate in repetitive lifts and transfers

May be required to perform behavioral interventions and techniques

Some sitting with frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, bending and driving.

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Ability to meet frequent deadlines and handle stressful, hectic situations without loss of effiency and composure.

REQUIREMENTS

Two years experience in Human Services.
Acceptable Driver's history and ability to obtain PSL license with own registered vehicle and proof of personal vehicle insurance
TB(Mantoux PPD Skin Testing) and Tetanus Booster(final applicants will be required to furnish proof before you can be hired and we do not pay for this)
Drug and alcohol screening required along with post offer physical/lifting assessment(we pay for this)
Ability to lift a minimum of fifty pounds
Ability to perform CPR with agency training
Ability to drive a wheel chair van
Ability to pass 21 hr. State of CT Medication Administration Certification.
Documentation of High School Diploma or GED
Two business references on letterhead and a recent employment performance evaluation are required

Job Snapshot

Base Pay $11.75 - $14.03 /Hour
Other Pay generous benefits package, vacation, pto and holidays
Employment Type Full-Time/Part-Time
Job Type Nonprofit - Social Services
Education High School
Experience At least 2 year(s)
Manages Others No
Required Travel Negligible
Job ID Res-FT/PT/PD - M/W/H
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