Respite Center Opening Date 9-1-2024
The Respite Center Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a respite center that provides support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This includes supervising and training staff, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and ensuring the overall well-being and safety of clients.
Open for discussion regarding schedule.
Sunday
Monday
Friday
Saturday
Lead Staff 37hrs
7a-10p
7a-12p
1p-10p
7a-3p
The Benhaven will be opening a Respite Center on 9-1-2024 that will support youth ages 8 – 20 who are enrolled in the Behavioral Support Program (BSP) through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Our respite center is designed to provide planned respite to families to allow time to reenergize, focus on other family members, engage in personal, social, or routine activities and tasks that may otherwise be postponed or curtailed due to the responsibilities of caring for their family member.
The Benhaven Respite Center is open Fridays at 1pm – Monday morning at 11am and is able to support up to 4 youth at a time. The youth attending the respite center will enjoy a fun filled weekend of activities and events designed for them and the interests of the grouping for the weekend. The focus of each weekend is to ensure our respite guest are enjoying their stay by:
- participating in community activities,
- making new friends and maintaining friendships,
- having fun,
- doing activities within the group they enjoy,
- making good choices, and
- learning/experiencing new activities.
The Respite Center Lead DSP is a full time non-exempt position that reports to the Respite Center Manager. The lead DSP schedule will include Saturdays and/or Sundays as this is a weekend program. The some of the duties and responsibilities as a lead respite center DSP are as followed
- To build rapport with each respite guest and their family to facilitate a safe, enjoyable, and interactive experience while in respite care
- Working closely with clinician and program manager to understand and implement Behavior Support Plans for the youth that is attending respite for that given weekend.
- Provide leadership on shift as needed
- Be an active team member in planning activities for the respite guests after consulting the Leisure Interest Survey completed by the individual and his or her family. Group activities might include community trips to museums, movies, fairs, the beach or special community events occurring during the guests' visit.
- All DSP’s will ensure safety for everyone in the environment and Assist with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Required to successfully obtain Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Medication Certification and comply with DDS standards to maintain DDS Medication Certification in good standing.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Valid CT driver's license
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Employee Incentives:
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Employee Discounts (Tickets-At-Work, Verizon, Alliance college discounts, etc.)
- Employee Referral Program
- Mutual of America 403b & 401a
- Accrued sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked to be paid in 1 hour increments up to a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year upon completion of 680 hours of employment.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, we encourage you to apply for the Direct Support Professional position in our Residential Services program. Join our team and help us create a supportive and inclusive community for all individuals.
Benhaven, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Benhaven will provide accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.