Direct Support Professional

About the role

Join our team supporting adults with intellectual disabilities to live, work, and thrive in their communities. United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern CT In-Home Supports Program located in Groton, CT. Here we provide a safe, person-centered environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Essential Functions

• Person-centered support: Ensure clients’ individual goals are implemented and progressed using teaching, encouragement, and coaching.
• Independent Living Skills: Train and support in banking, budgeting, shopping, meal planning, household organization, and community safety.
• Transportation and Advocacy: Provide transportation and transportation training; accompany and advocate for clients at medical appointments and during community, recreation, and leisure activities—always fostering independence and personal growth.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with clients, family members, case managers, and other team members to align supports with each Individual Plan (IP).
• Financial Support: Assist clients with finances as identified in the IP; complete mandated financial records and entitlement reports (SSI/DSS).
• Confidentiality: Ensure the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) in all documentation, information sharing, and discussions; maintain records in strict compliance with agency policies.
• Other Duties: Perform all other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Passion for person-centered, dignity-driven support for individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Strong teaching/coaching skills; patient, encouraging, and strengths-based
• Excellent communication, documentation accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with families, case managers, and colleagues
• Basic financial skills for budgeting and recordkeeping
• Reliability, sound judgment, and problem-solving in community settings
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation required
• Ability to pass background checks; CPR/First Aid
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (e.g., accompanying clients in the community)

Key Benefits

• Ongoing training provided!
• Competitive pay, with pay increases annually
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility

Requirements

• Current driver’s license, auto insurance & clean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Technology competency

Experience

• Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma (required)
• Six months to two years related experience (desired but not required)