Caregiver needed for Adult

Description

Dynamic Diversity – Caring Collaboration – Individual Integrity – Community Connection

Direct Support Professional

Part-time

New Haven, CT, US

Requisition ID: 1596



Salary Range: $18.75 To $18.75 Hourly

Schedule: 15 hours weekly; Friday, Saturday and Sunday-4pm-9pm



Chapel Haven Schleifer Center is an award-winning nonprofit company devoted to empowering adults with disabilities to live independent and self-determined lives. We believe self-advocacy supports the growth of our individuals and collaborate with them to create services that foster independence. In 2022, we celebrated 50 years of excellence in the field of disabilities and continue our dedication to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you share our core values of dynamic diversity, caring collaboration, individual integrity, and community connection, we want to hear from you!



Why consider a career at CHSC?

Comprehensive benefits: Full-time employees receive a complete benefits package, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
Flexible Opportunities: Part- time employees enjoy a flexible schedule, valuable hands-on experience, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the individuals we support. Select Benefits may also be available.
Room for growth: We offer a professional yet warm and welcoming workplace with opportunities for career advancement
Staff longevity and Development: over 50% of our staff have been with us for 5+ plus years, many of whom started in entry-level roles and have grown into fulfilling, long-term careers spanning 10 plus years.
A culture of Community and Compassion: We take pride in our strong sense of community, teamwork, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Join us and become part of the team that values professional growth, meaningful work, and a culture of care!



The Role:

Chapel Haven Shleifer Center, Inc. Is seeking dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professionals to join our Sail residential program team. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in teaching and supporting individuals with daily living skills, social development and community integration.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will assist individuals in accessing community resources using public transportation and participating in meaningful social and leisure activities all to promote independence and personal growth

If you're passionate about making a difference in helping individuals achieve their potential, we encourage you to apply!



Essential Responsibilities:

Teach, model and support individuals with meal planning, grocery shopping and meal preparation which includes good nutritional habits and related skills; meal and menu planning, sanitary and safe food storage practices, preparing meals (including following multiple-step recipes and cooking), and safety in the kitchen while learning to utilize kitchen equipment, e.g. stove, broiler and George Foreman Grill.
Teach, model and support individuals with personal hygiene and grooming, including showering, shaving, teeth brushing, organizing dressers, picking an appropriate outfit etc.
Teach, model and provide assistance with laundry skills, such as, laundry preparation, detergent use, washer/dryer operation, including drying, folding, putting away laundry.
Teach, model and provide assistance with social relationships, such as problem solving, peer counseling, appropriate social skills, etc.
Complete daily progress notes for individuals based on their individual goals and objectives as outlined in their individual plan.
Provide medication oversight and assist individuals with medication administration as outlined.


MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field or 4 more years’ experience.

Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities or developmental disabilities and some knowledge working with DDS and/or CARF.



REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Can demonstrate effective judgment, decision-making, and communication skills.
Computer literacy (i.e., word, excel, outlook)
Demonstrates the ability to work independently and as a team member.
Able to obtain State of Connecticut Medication Administration Certification (as required).
Hold a Valid CT driver’s license.
Able to obtain and maintain Public Service License.




Do not meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, LGBTQ+, and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Chapel Haven!



Dynamic Diversity – Caring Collaboration – Individual Integrity – Community Connection