Direct Support Professional- Continuous Residential Support (Lisbon)- $18.54/Hr

Job description

Do you want to work for a Top Workplace? Reliance Health has been named amongst the Top 3 midsize Workplaces in Connecticut, by the Hartford Courant since 2011.

Reliance Health, Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission to enhance health through mental wellness. We provide tools and resources for over 950 individuals to move forward in their lives. The dedication and passion of our 250 plus employee allows each one of our over 30 programs to focus on positive relationships and mental wellness as we believe healthy living starts with your mind. Since 1976, our programs have assisted adults find and preserve stable housing, advance educational goals, gain experience, develop social networks, maintain employment, and advance day-to-day life skills within Eastern Connecticut. For every individual we serve, there is a positive impact on many. Healthy adults create stronger families. Stronger families empower each other to thrive and become engaged citizens. Stronger communities are built based on mental wellness.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package we also offer flexible schedules, educational growth opportunities, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, peer recognition programs, a casual dress code, Agency events, retreats, and family first philosophy.

We are seeking dedicated professionals to staff our quality programs.

Direct Support Professional- Continuous Residential Support (Lisbon)- $18.54/Hr

Closing Date: 01/27/2025

FT 40 Hr/wk

Assists adults with intellectual disabilities in a 24-hour residential setting to achieve maximum levels of autonomy and a high quality of life. Supports and collaborated with program participants to promoting self-esteem, and self-sufficiency, for both the residential and community settings. Responsibilities include: accurate documentation for services, goal planning, and activities promoting skill development to enhance and maintain healthy living (examples include cooking, menu planning, grocery shopping, making and keeping important appointments, budgeting, and social skill development). This position also required compliance with maintaining line of right for program participants.

Worksite:

Lisbon

Hours:

Sun-Thurs, 7:00 am-3:00 pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements designated goal activities in coordination with the Service Coordinator or Director/Coordinator
• Provide crises intervention supports
• Conducts light housekeeping, disinfecting, yard maintenance and snow removal on sidewalks and emergency exits
• Provides emotional support to program participants
• Monitors program participants physical and mental health and report relevant information to the Service coordinator or Director/Coordinator
• Documents interaction in the programs communication log
• Monitors and reports program participants compliance to their conditional release order when applicable
• Provides coverage as needed at any of the Agency sites per Agency need
• Engages in continuous concerted efforts to access, obtain, respond to pertinent Agency information/communication, and disseminate as appropriate
• Provides working conditions that maximize safety for staff and program participants
• Maintain CPR/FA certification
• Other responsibilities of Reliance Health Staff, such as participation in Agency events, adhering to Agency policies and procedures, and training requirements, etc.
• Performs duties while demonstrating Agency core competencies and values

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Work experience in the provision of mental health services preferred
• Valid CT Drivers License, vehicle registration and insurance
• Good driving record

We offer an excellent benefit package, competitive wages and loan repayment program. EOE/M/F/D/V Bi-lingual

preferred. A. We are committed to fostering diversity in the workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

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