Developmental Services - Direct Support Professionals

Addison County; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision

Retirement contribution after 1 year

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Life and disability insurance

Wellness incentives

Gym memberships discounts

Tuition and student loan repayment

Job summary

Counseling Service of Addison County is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional to work with adults with developmental disabilities in Middlebury, VT. You’ll help them in job and community settings, fostering independence, communication, and social skills among a supportive team.

This DSP role offers weekday daytime hours with the possibility of full-time or part-time work. A sign-on bonus up to $750 is available, along with a robust benefits package and opportunities to grow within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean background and driving record.
• Personal vehicle with required insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with adults with developmental disabilities in job and community settings.
• Help clients gain independence and build communication and social skills.
• Foster connections to create a sense of community.

Skills

Compassionate and patient

Dependable and flexible

Strong communicator with sound judge

Natural mentor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Developmental Services - Direct Support Professionals

Are you passionate about helping others achieve their goals and find a sense of belonging in their community? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Community Associates, a program of the Counseling Service of Addison County, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional to join our team. In this role, you’ll work directly with adults with developmental disabilities, supporting them in job and community settings. You’ll help them gain independence, build communication and social skills, and foster connections that create a true sense of community.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate and patient
• Dependable and flexible
• A strong communicator with sound judgment
• A natural mentor (a big plus!)

The work schedule is weekday, daytime hours. You can work full-time as well as part-time. Let's connect and discuss a schedule that would work both for you and our team. Call Community Associates at [phone].

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Clean background and driving record
• Personal vehicle with required insurance coverage

Pay: $20/hour, sign on bonus up to $750

We also offer an excellent benefits package (over 30 hours/week).

Our comprehensive benefit package includes: health/dental/vision, retirement employer contribution after one-year, ample paid time off, employee assistance program, life/disability insurance, wellness incentives, discounted membership in local gyms, and tuition and student loan repayment assistance.

Meet Rodney, one of our DSPs, who has made a career supporting people with disabilities, while meeting the needs of his family. Rodney says "it is all about connection !"

We're an equal opportunity employer and can't wait to hear from you!

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