DSP Adult Services

Provider Name: KENNEDY COLLECTIVE INC., THE
Job Classification: Direct Support Professional 1 Day Services
Location(s): Milford, Newtown, Stratford, Trumbull, Woodbridge
Open Date: 4/23/2025 12:00:00 AM
Close Date:

Job Description

Job purpose:

Provide direct support to and advocate for individuals. Promote choice, provide appropriate support, and coordinate activities to foster individual well-being, growth, and development.

Competencies: (6)

  • Person-Centered Supports: 15% 
  • Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-Being: 15%
  • Justice, Fairness and Equity: 15% 
  • Self-Determination: 15% 
  • Advocacy: 15% 
  • Ethics/Integrity: 25%

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Promote choice, provide appropriate support, and coordinate activities to foster individual well-being, growth, and development.
  • Ensure that all services, programs, and guidelines outlined in an individuals’ ISP are implemented as assigned.
  • Ensure that all Kennedy CollectiveSM and DDS regulations and policies are adhered to.
  • Responsible for the supervision and coordination of daily living skills including but not limited to personal care, recreation, meal prep, and household chores. 
  • Ensure all trainings are current.
  • Provide professional and timely communication with co-workers, supervisor, families and guardians and other team members.
  • Record and maintain individuals’ records in Therap as assigned (data entry, case notes, updated contacts, and information). 
  • Administer medications in accordance with DDS regulations. Ensure all medications are available and orders followed. 
  • Advocate for the individuals whenever necessary as well teach individuals to advocate for themselves. 
  • Ensure the protection of all individuals’ rights and safety by following HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy, and reporting any type of abuse or neglect. 
  • You are required to be in possession of a car on site during your entire shift to transport yourself and/or individuals served to community sites in all weather conditions and throughout all neighborhoods.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office and the internet

 Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs
  • Have the physical endurance to use PMT holds.
  • Have the physical endurance to be able to lift and transfer individuals as assigned.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please visit the following website https://www.thekennedycollective.org/careers