Day Services Caregiver

Chrysalis; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Chrysalis in West Haven, CT is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the day program. You will work closely with individuals in workplace and community settings to foster safety, respect, mentorship, and enjoyment, while providing engaging activities aligned with their goals.

This full-time role requires weekday hours 7am–4:30pm, background check, and a valid driver’s license to transport individuals in a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Be able to work between 7am-4:30pm Monday through Friday.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
• Willing to drive a company vehicle to transport individuals.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Create opportunities for individuals to increase their quality of life in workplace and community.
• Support individuals to stay safe, respected, mentored, and engaged in activities.

Skills

Good communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Crisis management

Job description

Team Player

The Direct Support Professional in the day program is the lifeblood of the Chrysalis Team. You work hand in hand with the individuals in a workplace/training setting to ensure they are safe, respected, mentored and having fun. You get paid to go to movies, go fishing, go bowling, play games, and to be a teacher, a mentor and a friend. Direct Support Professionals TRULY have an opportunity to Make A Difference Daily!

Work sites can include: Layton, West Haven, and Ogden area

Direct Support Professionals Responsibilities

Direct Support Professionals in the day program work with the individuals in workplace setting and in the community. Your main job is to create opportunities for the individuals to increase their quality of life.

Position Qualifications

• Be able to work between the hours of 7am-4:30pm Monday through Friday and closed all major holidays.
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check
• Must be willingto drive a company vehicle to transport individuals.
• Must be an approved company driver in order to drive a company vehicle:
  • Must be at least 21 years or older with:
    • If 21 years old: No moving violations and or accidents.
    • If 22 years old or older: Must have no more than 2 moving violations or accidents in a 3-year period.
    • A valid drivers license in the state of Utah or be able to provide a current driving record
• Capable of communicating well in both verbal and written form
• Able to complete all assigned program documentation accurately and within the allotted time frames
• Have good judgment and able to handle crisis situations
• Have a positive attitude

BENEFITS

This position starts at $15 an hour, Chrysalis also offers competitive benefits to full time employees including:

• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k

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