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Sarah Seneca Residential Services Lead Direct Support Professional in Branford, Connecticut
SARAH SENECA Residential Services is an agency that supports individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities in residential settings.
The lead direct support professional will be the medical liaison for the group home. This includes scheduling doctor appointments, medical follow-up, ordering medications and medical supplies, and working closely with the nurse. The lead staff will assist the Program Manager with the house schedule and recreation calendar.
-TheLead Staffwill support individuals served in maintaining a lifestyle which promotes individuality, responsibility, and dignity.
-TheLead Staffposition will carry greater responsibility than that of other Support Staff.
-TheLead Staffperson will act on behalf of the program site Manager in his/her absence, assume and carry out all delegated responsibilities as assigned.
-TheLead Staffwill assist in training new staff and ensuring staff compliance.
-TheLead Staffwill act as the medical liaison for the group home.
-TheLead Staffwill have some supervisory responsibilities.
-Must be available to work evenings and weekends
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Current Driver's license
- Must have current DDS Medication Certification
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Demonstrate at least one year of previous experience with developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
- DDS Medication Certification must be valid and current at time of application.
- Working knowledge of ADL skills. (i.e. banking, food preparation, housekeeping, personal care, money management, etc.)
- Experience supervising or training other staff a plus
EOE
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES
Urinalysis drug testing will be required before
hire and reasonable suspicion testing may be required during your employment
SARAH SENECA is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://sarahseneca.applicantpro.com/jobs/3473086-934004.html