Bloomfield | ABI Direct Support Professional (DSP)

ABI RESOURCES; Bloomfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ABI RESOURCES in Bloomfield, Connecticut, is seeking dedicated individuals to support clients in home and community living. This role involves assisting with daily tasks such as personal hygiene, cooking, and medical appointments. Candidates should be compassionate, responsible, and possess a valid driver's license. ABI RESOURCES values work-life balance and offers both full-time and part-time schedules.

Join a team committed to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and enjoy a fulfilling career path in community care.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Driver's License required with reliable transportation.
• Provide a letter verifying field experience.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of home and community life.
• Ensure safety and provide friendship to clients.
• Assist with personal hygiene and dressing.
• Attend and report on medical appointments.
• Help with shopping, cooking, and cleaning.
• Encourage regular exercise and social activities.

Skills

Experience working with disabilities

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school or GED equivalent

Job description

A.B.I Resources

Connecticut community care and home-based supported living services.

Why work with ABI Resources?

The best reasons to work with ABI Resources include Teammates and the clients they serve. You will work with people who are both professional and great people to share life with. ABI Resources Teammates care about their coworkers and clients and genuinely care about sharing a better life. They proactively support each other and share gratitude for the ability to provide for others. Teams are welcoming and non-competitive. Teammates care about consistent schedules and value their work-life balance and yours. Clients are cared for and supported with a high standard of care, resulting in healthy relationships, clean environments, and healthy life. For these reasons, ABI Resources is selective and seeks to make your work-life balance a priority from the start. During your interview process, be clear about your long-term scheduling needs. ABI Resources values your ability to communicate your scheduling needs and limitations, as this will result in a winning Team dynamic for all. We want to understand your values and vision. ABI Resources is very proactive and prides itself on organizational skills, completing tasks, and producing results.

Schedules

Full-time | Part-time

Weekday and Weekend

Shifts

First, Second, and Third

Responsibilities

• All aspects of home and community life
• Ensuring consistent safety
• Providing a healthy and professional friendship
• Personal hygiene and dressing
• Scheduling, attending, and reporting on medical and therapeutic appointments
• Shopping, cooking, and cleaning with the client
• Regular exercise, socialization, and entertainment

Qualifications

• High school or GED equivalent
• Two years (preferred) experience working with disabilities, but not required
• Driver's License required, reliable transportation, proof of insurance
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Provide a letter from a person or employer verifying your field experience

EOE STATEMENT

ABI Resources is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Connecticut Home and Community Disability Care Services. Medicaid MFP and ABI Waiver Program Agency Provider. Homemaker Companion Agency Registration # HCA.0001017.

Services include supported living, instructional care, employment, transitional living services, caregivers, ILST Independent Living Skills Trainers, PCA, Companions, RA Recovery Assistants, Behavioral Health and Cna. ABI Resources supports amazing people and families alongside DSS, The Connecticut Department of Social Services, DMHAS The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addition Services, CCC Connecticut Community Care CCCI, SWCAA Southwestern Connecticut Area on Aging, WCAAA Western Connecticut Area on Ageing, ACR Allied Community Resources, Access Health, and United Services.

Thank you for your time today, and we look forward to meeting you.