Vantage Group, Inc., established in 1984, is a private, non-profit, 501 © (3) organization providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities in community based residential programs, employment and day support services. Individuals served by the Vantage residential program live in a variety of circumstances including living alone, living in homes of four to six people, with their families, or in apartments shared by one or two roommates. Staffing and other supports vary, and reflect the unique and diverse needs of each individual. Regardless of whether the support need is casual, intensive, or in-between, the philosophy of Vantage is to assist those served by the organization to access their community, live as independently as they are able, and enjoy a life which they find rich and fulfilling.
The Board of Directors is comprised of representatives of family members of program participants, and professionals from the local community. A staff of full-time, part-time and per diem workers provides support to individuals served by the program. Consultants such as registered nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, social workers and others contract with Vantage to meet individualized needs of program participants. Medical needs are met through community physicians and health care providers of the individual’s choice.
Vantage Group strives to continually refine and improve services, and to adapt to the changing needs of the individuals it serves. Through the value of a person centered approach to service delivery and the vehicles of teamwork, networking and collaboration, Vantage continues to be a forerunner in assisting individuals to receive the supports they require to maintain healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives in their homes and in the communities where they live and work.
We are looking for people with experience to join our team as a direct support professional. We are willing to train the right candidates. We do read your cover letters and resumes!
Direct Support Professionals must embrace and live the values of full inclusion by:
~being comfortable with the use of people first language.
~supporting people to express their faith.
~being skilled in promoting and respecting individual choice.
~being skilled in developing good rapport with people.
~demonstrating a deep understanding of the need for, and skills in facilitating, meaningful social connections and friendships with peers.
~having the ability to advocate for people with disabilities to live meaningful lives.
~the unconditional belief all people with labels of developmental disabilities have capabilities, strengths and gifts and it is our job as direct support professionals to help others share not only the belief but develop the skills to support full appreciation.
Applicants must produce evidence of work habits which include:
~abiding by a strong code of ethics that directs all work.
~the ability to think "out of the box"
~a willingness to work flexible hours as required to "get the job done."
~the ability to question and even challenge, without being confrontational, others' values, skills, and work habits with tact and in a manner that will most likely lead to optimal results for all concerned.
If you believe you possess all of these qualities, or are interesting in moving to a profession where all of this is considered 'work', please send your resume to:
Vantage Group, Inc.
605 Washington Avenue
North Haven, CT 06473
203 234 7756 (fax)
- Location: Greater New Haven
- Compensation: Hourly rates begin at 12/hour.
- This is at a non-profit organization.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
- Please, no phone calls about this job!
- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.