Job Abstract

SARAH Inc. is a leader in the health services industry providing quality services and support to adults with developmental and physical disabilities. We provide a myriad of services for individuals throughout all stages of their lives. SARAH Inc. supports over 1200 children and adults, throughout 50 towns in Connecticut. Our mission is to Enhance Skills and Transform Lives of All Individuals with Differing Abilities. Learn more about us and the high-quality services we offer at www.sarah-inc.org!

The Direct Support Professional will provide supervision, support, and training to people with differing abilities in a day program setting. We are looking for an individual who can provide the environment and supports necessary to promote appropriate social skills and positive behaviors that will enhance skills, transform lives, and foster community presence and participation.

Pay Rate: Starting at $19.00/hour (with potential for starting higher depending on experience)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-3:30pm

What can you expect your day to look like as part of one of our day programs? Check out this video to find out!

Essential Functions (not limited to):

• Provide supervision, guidance and instruction to individuals in assigned day service setting(s). Support services may include: direct supervision, personal care, dispensing medication, behavioral interventions, assistance with finding competitive employment, employment training, etc.
• Develop and implement activities that are person-centered and promote positive outcomes.
• Maintain medical, social and programmatic files by recording each person’s progress and documenting required information. Including, but not limited to: service goals, attendance records, behavioral data, progress notes, quarterly and annual reports, and more as needed.
• Supply transportation for service participants in accordance with SARAH Inc. safe-driving policies and practices.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of SARAH Inc. individuals in accordance with the individual service plan and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with service participants, families, co-workers and other community representatives.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Knowledge of learning and behavioral processes helpful.
• Must be over 18 and possess a valid CT driver’s license, have an acceptable driving history and utilize your own vehicle for SARAH business as defined by SARAH Inc.’s policy.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of person-centered, outcome-based services for people with differing abilities, company policies and procedures, applicable regulatory standards and community resources
• Skill in implementing programs & activities as outlined in the individual support plan
• Effectively write and communicate in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to attend to the physical and personal needs of adults with differing abilities, problem-solve effectively, maintain confidentiality, use adaptive and other equipment

Required Physical Effort:

Must be able to sit, stand and walk at an assigned location(s) and work for extended periods of time; bend/stoop, kneel and balance frequently; climb, reach above shoulder level; push/pull, squat and crouch occasionally; with assistance, lift, carry and position individuals of various weight. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to drive multi-passenger vehicles for extended periods throughout the day.

Benefits:

Health (HSA with employer contribution), Dental, Vision, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Mileage Reimbursement, 401(k) with employer match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life/AD&D insurance.

SARAH Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.