Community DSP: Empower Independence & Community Impact

UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE OF BENNINGTON COUNTY INC; Manchester (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short term and long term

Job summary

United Counseling Service of Bennington County Inc in Manchester, VT seeks a Direct Support Professional for Community Supports. This full-time role (Mon-Fri, 40 hours) supports individuals with intellectual disabilities in community and work settings, providing transportation, job coaching, and personal assistance to promote independence and safe daily living.

You will collaborate with teams, document progress, follow support plans, and participate in required trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Direct Service experience preferred.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Outlook for internal e‑mail communication.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals’ participation in the community and workplace through meaningful activities and job support
• Provide transportation using a personal or agency vehicle
• Deliver on-site employment support (job coaching, modeling behaviors, teaching tasks, promoting independence)
• Encourage positive relationships with community members, coworkers, and supervisors
• Assist in developing and implementing community and employment goals
• Promote choice‑making, skill‑building, and positive social interactions
• Serve as a positive role model in all settings
• Provide personal care as needed
• Ensure safety across all environments, including workplaces
• Follow schedules set by leadership (community outings and work shifts)
• Make person‑centered decisions to support individual needs
• Advocate for individuals in all settings, including employment
• Communicate using each individual’s preferred method (verbal, sign, assisted, etc.)
• Follow all support plans and Developmental Services (DS) policies
• Attend required trainings

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Direct Service

Intellectual disabilities

High School Diploma

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

United Counseling Service of Bennington County Inc in Manchester, VT seeks a Direct Support Professional for Community Supports. This full-time role (Mon-Fri, 40 hours) supports individuals with intellectual disabilities in community and work settings, providing transportation, job coaching, and personal assistance to promote independence and safe daily living.

You will collaborate with teams, document progress, follow support plans, and participate in required trainings.