Direct Support Professional - Residential
Company: UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE OF BENNINGTON COUNTY INC
Location: Bennington
Posted on: March 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Group
Home Manager, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Residential
provides direct service to individuals, implements Individual
Support Agreements (ISAs), and participates in the day-to-day
activities of the residents. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.0 DIRECT
SERVICE: Consistently implements each individual's ISA while
fostering independence and maximum growth. Participates in all
daily routines including, but not limited to, self-care, money
management, dining, problem solving, interpersonal, leisure time,
independent living, and community outings. Performs medication
administration, as assigned. Serves as an advocate for individual
clients. Ensures compliance with regulations, policies, and
procedures while implementing plans of service. Communication with
nursing staff as appropriate. Ensure medication accuracy. 2.0
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION/PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Functions as a member
of the Group Home team. Attends meetings as scheduled. Implements
ISAs as written. Assists in the development of each individual’s
ISA. Completes required training as assigned. 3.0 RECORD KEEPING:
Accurately enters data, progress notes, monthly summaries, and
any/all information related to the operation of the group home as
necessary. 4.0 HOUSEKEEPING: Performs general housekeeping
activities and cleaning duties as assigned. Delivers consistent
approach to ongoing household management, i.e., housekeeping,
grocery shopping, cooking, ordering supplies, maintenance, and
vehicle upkeep. Report any issues with the operation/function of
the group home to the Group Home Manager, or DSP Level II in
Manager’s absence. * In addition to the above, performs other
duties as assigned. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma
or equivalent. Typing skills, Windows skills, typing and
navigating, and e-mail usage. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Valid Driver’s License Requirements: Compensation details:
21.19-21.19 Hourly Wage PIf344d03b82ed-25448-40074233
Keywords: UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE OF BENNINGTON COUNTY INC, West Hartford , Direct Support Professional - Residential, Social Services , Bennington, Connecticut
