Direct Support Professional - PT 16 hrs. Friday - Saturday 7 am - 3 pm - Holmes 1

About the role

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing comprehensive support to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, helping them live independently and participate in their communities.

Responsibilities

• Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with individuals while maintaining professional ethical standards and boundaries.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and commitment to individuals, treating each person with respect and dignity.
• Provides hands-on support enabling individuals to maintain living in their apartment/home, including activities of daily living, personal care, and other activities promoting healthy living.
• Delivers services in accordance with individual plans (IP) and positive behavioral programming, as applicable.
• Fosters involvement in social and community activities while maintaining personal safety.
• Supports individuals to engage in routine medical, psychological, dental appointments, personal business, and other appointments as identified.
• Provides individuals access to community resources through transportation.
• Supports individuals to achieve aspirations and goals by providing input in Individual Plan development.
• Works with community providers for quality care of individuals.
• Responsible for assigned data input with Therap or designated electronic systems.
• Tracks and reports daily data for identified IP teaching, ADL strategies, behavioral, and medical needs.
• Attends and participates in staff and other designated meetings.
• Completes other client care tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant experience in a related human service field considered.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with a 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 records, access email, and complete documentation.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnights as required.

Pay and Schedule

Hourly rate: $23.28
Weekend shift differential: $1 additional per hour, making the total rate $24.28.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) with company match up to 3.5%
• Medical, Dental, and Vision FSA and Dependent Care Accounts
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Colonial Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible full-time 40+ and part-time (2039 hour) employees
• Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year
• 12 Company Holidays paid at double time (hourly employees)