In-Home Support Specialist - PT

In-Home Support Specialist

Our In-Home Support Specialists are committed to facilitate, model, and build skills that will lead to the optimal independence of the people we support.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Work Location: Norwich, CT

Essential Functions:

• Daily activities such as meal preparation and planning
• Personal care
• Facilitating community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community
• Providing transportation to recreational and community activities
• Supporting therapeutic and behavioral plans

Expectations:

• Demonstrates a positive work ethic.
• Can work with limited supervision.
• Advocates for and protects participants rights in accordance with Arc policies and procedures.
• Treats all individuals in an age-appropriate manner, with respect and dignity, and to encourage opportunities that promote choice.
• Maintains a mature and positive attitude when dealing with program participants, staff, families, the public and outside representatives.
• Works with a spirit of cooperation with all departments.
• Carries out all job responsibilities in a professional manner.
• Attends all agency staff meetings and training sessions.
• Maintains attendance. Adheres to policies on attendance, days of absence, and illness.
• Keeps supervisor informed of any significant events or the need to modify any area of the operation/activity.
• Serves as a positive and appropriate role model for program participants.
• Provides advocacy for participants based on their personal choice and their individual plan.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with participants, their families, and providers.
• Responds to need of participants, families, and providers in a timely and professional manner.
• Possesses a valid drivers license, privately owned vehicle, and evidence of insurance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
• Must have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.
• Valid drivers license required.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Applicants must possess basic computer aptitude and be able to speak/write in English.

Highlights:

• Appreciate paid training while you get state certified.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Eleven recognized holidays off and paid each year.
• Earn paid vacation and paid sick leave.
• We can start you working and earning towards your employment goal.

Opportunities for advancement are offered.

Helping others is a reward that will stay with you the rest of your life.

The Arc Eastern Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.