Beaumont Program Openings (DSP, Shift Supervisor & Behaviorist)

The following post contains a number of positions located within our Beaumont Program, located in Lebanon, CT. Please see below for further details on the following positions:

-Direct Support Professional

-Behaviorist

Job Title: Direct Support Professional 2

Status: Hourly: Full Time, Part Time, & Per Diem

Department: Developmental Disabilities Services

Scope of Service: The Direct Support Professional is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, enabling each person to live a valued and meaningful life. Support and care shall be delivered in the most respectful and dignified manner. The DSP assists each individual to live in a home of their own, develop and support reciprocal relationships, and become part of their community. The DSP supports individuals to learn and enhance activities of daily living, fosters involvement in social and community activities and supports personal care needs as required. CNA's and HHA's are encouraged to apply. Performs other duties as assigned. EOE.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree preferred with minimum of one years’ experience, working in a related human services field. High School Diploma or equivalent considered with a minimum of three years’ experience working in the field.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
• Certification as a Direct Support Professional preferred
• Completion of certifications of CPR & First Aid, PMT, and all others required through DDS and CoC.
• Computer skills required to navigate agency electronic record, access email, and complete documentation.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnights as required.

Excellent benefits, PTO and generous matching 401 (k) plan

The following locations have vacant positions available:

Direct Support Professional 1-

Beaumont: Lebanon, CT

PT 16 Hours Saturday/Sunday 3PM-11PM

PT 16 Hours Saturday 7AM-11PM

PT 16 Hours Saturday/Sunday 8AM-4PM

PT Overnight 30 Hours Monday, Friday/Saturday 11PM-9AM

FT Overnight 40 Hours Tuesday - Friday 11PM-9AM

FT 40 Hours Monday, Tuesday, Fri/Sat 3PM-11PM & Sunday 9AM-5PM

FT 40 Hours Sunday - Thursday 2PM-10PM

FT 40 Hours Sunday - Thursday 3PM-11PM

Fulltime, Part-time & Per Diem available for 1st, 2nd and 3rds shifts

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Salary: $17.77 - $18.98 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Please indicate which program you are applying for.
• Have you ever worked for Continuum of Care? If yes, which program were you hired to work.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• DDS Med Certification (Preferred)
• DDS PMT Certified (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Job Title: Behaviorist

Status: Salary

Department: DDS

Scope of Service: : Works with individuals with mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities, and co-occurring disorders to develops, implement, and review Behavioral Support Plans (BSP). Assesses skills, strengths, communication needs, and behavioral challenges to create person-centered behavior programs assisting the individual to continuously grow and achieve a fulfilling life. Completes behavioral assessments, analysis, and completes scheduled reports of assigned individuals. Provides ongoing training and education to staff for the successful implementation of the behavior program. Reports to the Eastern Division Director. Performs other duties as assigned. EOE.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Full Time licensed clinical social worker, professional counselor, or BCBA or;
• Part time contracted consultant considered
• Licensed with CT State DDS to complete Behavioral Plans preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Clinical Services

• Works with Eastern Division Director to ensure compliance and delivery of all applicable behavioral program goals and objectives.
• Provides hands on education, training assessment & decision-making skills needed to assist in managing the program, and any associated issues on a daily basis.
• Facilitates and monitors effective day-to-day delivery of services within assigned programs.
• Monitors effective engagement between staff and clients, volunteers, and other identified program supports.
• Ensures that services are person-centered and responsive to individual needs.
• Attends and participates in agency, team, and inter-disciplinary meetings.
• Works to assist in preparing for quality and chart audits, maintains benchmark guidelines as needed.
• Plans and facilitates staff and house/community meeting.
• Facilitates coordination with other agencies and/or community services ensuring appropriate client care.
• Monitors documentation of services and the collection of data for contracted/agency reporting.
• Responds to crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions, de-escalation, and debriefing.
• Provides and documents program trainings for performance evaluations consistent with agency policy.
• Provides new staff with behavioral orientation and ongoing professional development and training.
• Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner with fellow staff and providers.
• Upholds all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and ensures all necessary releases of information for outside communication are obtained.
• Models culturally competent behavior interacting with clients, professionals/providers, and fellow staff.
• Ensures accuracy of electronic records and case files in accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Adheres to the standards of the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
• Participates in agency committee work when available or as permitted.
• Completes all trainings as required per program contract and agency policy.
• Attends agency sponsored in-services, outside trainings, conferences and meetings to facilitate continued professional growth and ensure the quality of case management practices.

Eastern Connecticut Programs - Baltic, Lebanon and Norwich, CT:

PT 15 - 20 Hours with Flexible Evening and Weekends

Excellent benefits, PTO, and generous matching 401(k) plan.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $35.70 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• On call

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Mental health counseling: 3 years (Preferred)
• Developmental disabilities: 3 years (Required)
• Behavioral training: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person