Full Time Direct Support Professional - RES
Company: Ccarc Inc
Location: New Britain
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job title: Direct Support Professional,
Residential Full-time Supervised by: Residential Services Manager
Days/Hours of Position: Days of the week/hours worked will be based
on position requirements - 30 -40 hours per week Primary Purpose:
To provide direct care in a residential setting to participants
with special needs to enable their highest quality of life in terms
of their physical, emotional and mental health while adhering to
CCARC policies and procedures. Essential Functions: Provides and
receives effective, respectful, appropriate , and courteous verbal
and written communications to and from specific teams related to
the care of participants, including daily observations and reports
of any physical or behavioral changes while adhering to all
documentation a nd record keeping requirements With family members,
guardians, DDS and external healthcare providers including
coordinating health and hygiene-related appointments Provides
essential physical and emotional care to participants including
Assisting with personal care, hygiene, and treatments including
administration of medications, recording vital signs as needed,
placing supply and medication orders Providing education to
participants in personal hygiene, grooming, and behavioral conduct
while acting as a role model to enhance participants’ self esteem
Coordinating and leading social and recreational activities as well
as shopping for food and clothing, including the safe
transportation of participants Coordinating General housekeeping as
well as collecting and changing laundry Nutritional support:
Monitoring residents at mealtime according to food consistency
guidelines for each individual Demonstrates knowledge of emergency
procedures and responds approp riately to emergency situations
Responsibly manages and records the use of household petty cash,
food and house money and each individual’s money according to the
policies established by the CCARC, Inc. Board of Directors
Collaborating to resolve conflicts, obstacles, and challenges,
seeking guidance from mana ger and team members, as needed
Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, OSHA standards and
infection control policies and procedures at all times , as well as
departm ent, home and shift procedures Maintain good daily
attendance (days of absence, illness, tardiness) Attends and
participates in mandatory in-services, staff meetings and
conferences as The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work. Other tasks and duties may be
assigned as necessary. Education and/or Work Experience
Requirements: Minimum Requirement - High School Diploma / GED Must
have valid Driver's License, be insurable with Agency carrier .
Individual Home Support employees are required to have a vehicle
for use and maintain adequate insurance. Must complete the Agency’s
Employee Training Certification and training, including but not
limited to: CPR, First Aid, PMT (Psychological/Physical Management
Training) an d DDS Medication Administration Ability to follo w
oral and written instructions Experience with Microsoft products ,
use of email and Therap preferred Benefits Include: Medical Dental
Free Vision Paid Training 401K/ 401K Employer Match Free Basic Life
Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance
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