DayProgram DSP- Hamden FullTime

Arc of Greater New Haven, Inc.; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc of Greater New Haven, Inc. is seeking a Day Program Specialist / Direct Support Professional in Hamden, CT. This role supports adults with developmental disabilities, assisting with hygiene, meals, and mobility within a structured day program.

You will follow individualized plans, document activities in our IP system, and may drive the agency vehicle for group outings and travel to and from the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Good communication and basic computer comfort expected.
• Caring, steady attitude and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Help participants with hygiene, meals, and mobility.
• Follow each person’s individualized plan and document activities in the IP system.
• Drive the agency vehicle on outings and for transportation to and from program.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Caring attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

IP documentation system

Job description

We'd Love to Have You Join Us! Day Program Specialist / Direct Support Professional Wanted

Where: Hamden, CT
When: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM - home for evenings and weekends, every time

We're a close-knit day program team supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and honestly, we're excited to find the right person to grow with us. If you're kind, patient, and looking for work that actually feels good at the end of the day, we'd really love to meet you.

As our Day Program Specialist / DSP, you'll spend your days helping participants with things like hygiene, meals, and getting around safely, while also jumping into fun activities and community outings that bring real joy to their week. You'll follow along with each person's individualized plan, keep notes in our system documenting activities for their IP, and help drive our agency vehicle on outings and transportation to and from program. Most of all, you'll help create a space that feels warm, respectful, and genuinely welcoming.

Here's what we hope you bring: a high school diploma or GED, a valid CT driver's license with a clean record, and willingness to get CPR, First Aid, and AED certified (we'll help guide you through that, and Medication Administration training too if it's needed for the role). Good communication, basic computer comfort, and a caring, steady attitude go a long way here.

Some days you'll be on your feet a lot, helping with lifts, transfers, and mobility support, and staying alert for anyone's needs. It's active work, but it's also incredibly rewarding.

If this sounds like you, we'd genuinely love to hear from you.

ARC is an EEOC employer. Employment is at-will, per organizational policy.