Residential Direct Support Specialist - Randolph, United States - Upper Valley Services

Upper Valley Services
Upper Valley Services
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Randolph, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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_Are you a kind and patient individual that wants to make a difference in people's lives? Do you want to be part of an innovative team environment? If your answer is Yes, we want you to join our team and support people with disabilities to live their best lives._
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$500.00 sign on bonus and another $500.00 bonus at your 6 month review_**Upper Valley Services (UVS) is one of Vermont's designated non-profit agencies serving people with developmental disabilities and adults who are eligible for Adult Family Care.


We are seeking a Residential Direct Support Specialist to provide services for individuals living in a residential home with disabilities.

Support is provided through friendly interactions and following the individualized support agreement. We follow person-centered thinking and self-determinization.

Duties

  • Daily notes and Record Keeping
  • 24/7 eyes on supervision and support
  • Community support with shopping, recreational activities, social opportunities and volunteer work
  • Crisis intervention as needed
  • Monitor and Administer daily medications as prescribed
  • Personal Care
  • Meal preparation
  • Housekeeping
  • Transportation and support with medical appointments
  • Follow agency policies and procedures

Qualifications

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  • High School Diploma or equivalent. BA in Human Services preferred.
  • Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
    Willing to train the right individual.
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  • Valid Drivers License and clean driving record
  • Safe and reliable vehicle to be used to transport individual
  • Must be able to pass a background check

Disclaimer

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  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee to perform this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or change the employmentatwill status of the employment relationship for the employee or the Agency_.

EEO Statement

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  • It is the policy of UVS to insure, in compliance with and to the limits of federal and state laws, that all employment decisions and actions are made without regard to religion, gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, age, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, having a positive test result on an HIV related blood test or any other legally protected classification. If an individual with a disability requires a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of his or her position or job for which he or she has applied, upon request, UVS will provide such accommodation in compliance with state and federal laws._
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