Job description

DSP- ($1000 Retention Bonus)

Incoming employees are eligible to receive up to $1000 Retention Bonus after one year of Service!

Residential Management Services, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professional (DSP) who are direct care staff for individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities in the Meriden area. The DSP is an advocate for individuals served; communicating their needs, preferences, and fostering self-expression.

Duties include:

• Teaching skills to each person served to promote quality of life.
• Actively learning about the interests, support needs and skills of each person served through direct interaction, observation, insights of other staff team members, family members, etc.
• Establishing positive relationships with each person served, co- workers, family members and other people who are important in the individual’s life
• Providing assistance as appropriate to each individual in personal care and hygiene
• Working as team member to ensure household cleanliness and safety standards are in full compliance with DDS and R.M.S. requirements
• Correctly and accurately completing all required documentation
• Observing and monitoring each individual during each shift to identify any changes in health status or other concerns
• Providing safe transportation with an agency vehicle

Qualifications include:

• Valid CT Driver’s License, good driving record and available means of transportation
• High School diploma or GED
• Good communication skills, able to present information in a clear manner
• Knowledge of general computer use
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 30 pounds
• Experience working with autistic individuals is a plus

Benefits:

-For Full Time staff, we have excellent employer paid benefits (health, family dental, vision, Teladoc and Paid Time off)

-Part Time staff ( Paid Time Off, Teladoc, and vision)

*** Up to $500 Retention Incentives for employees at 6 months and 1 year who complete all requirements***

R.M.S. is a private nonprofit Agency committed to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through meaningful relationships and growth opportunities which forward and realize the ideals, sense of personal value, lasting happiness and life satisfaction of those served.

RMS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Part-time

Salary: $17.25/hour

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Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for all incoming staff! No exceptions!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff wear masks consistently. COVID vaccine required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cromwell, CT 06416: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you available for second shift hours? 2 or 3PM until 10 or 11PM?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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