Direct Sup Pro Lead

CW Resources; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CW Resources is hiring a Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) at our Bristol, CT location. This role involves guiding adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supporting daily activities, and serving as a positive role model for the team.

No prior experience is required beyond two years in direct support and a high school diploma. You will help participants progress toward IP goals, support daily living skills, and accompany them on community outings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of experience providing direct support.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities during daily program activities.
• Facilitate and support arts, crafts, games, music, exercise, life-skills training, and enrichment activities.
• Accompany participants on community outings to parks, libraries, stores, and volunteer opportunities.
• Assist participants in achieving Individual Plan goals and independence.
• Support learning daily living skills such as budgeting, time management, communication, and decision-making.
• Implement positive behavior support, including redirection and de-escalation.
• Provide job support to participants in employment settings and workplace expectations.
• Assist with personal care needs and mobility as outlined in support plans.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CW's Core Values: Mission Driven, Teamwork Makes Us Stronger, & Everyone Brings Value!

• Day Program Location: Bristol, CT
• Shift: FT 7:30am to 3:30pm

We're Hiring: Direct Support Professional (DSP) - No Experience Required!

Are you an experienced Direct Support Professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join our team as a Lead Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve meaningful goals, build independence, and become active members of their communities. In this role, you'll not only provide direct support to program participants but also serve as a positive role model and mentor to fellow team members.

• Provide hands-on support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout daily program activities.
• Facilitate and support activities such as arts and crafts, games, music, physical exercise, life-skills training, and other enrichment opportunities.
• Accompany participants on community outings including parks, libraries, grocery stores, volunteer opportunities, and recreational activities.
• Assist participants in achieving their Individual Plan (IP) goals and promoting independence.
• Support individuals in learning daily living skills, including budgeting, time management, communication, and decision-making.
• Implement positive behavior support strategies, including redirection, reinforcement, and de-escalation techniques.
• Provide support to participants in employment settings by assisting with tasks, productivity, and workplace expectations.
• Assist with personal care needs, including hygiene, toileting, feeding, dressing, mobility, and other support as outlined in individual support plans.
• Safely transport participants using agency vehicles and ensure compliance with all transportation and safety procedures.
• Monitor participant well-being and communicate changes in physical, behavioral, or emotional status to appropriate staff.
• Maintain accurate daily documentation, attendance records, progress notes, and incident reporting.
• Serve as a positive role model and collaborate with team members to maintain a supportive and professional environment.

What You'll Need to be Successful:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing direct support