Direct Support Associate (weekends)

Mosaic; Durham (CT); On-site; USD 2,543,049; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Connecticut seeks a Direct Support Associate to assist individuals with daily living skills and promote their independence. This role requires a passion for helping others and effective communication skills. Starting wage is $18.46 per hour with training provided for candidates without prior experience. The position is open to individuals aged 18 and above.

Qualifications

• Desire to make a positive difference; no experience needed.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of important daily living skills.
• Help people achieve the goals most important to them.
• Monitor the comfort and safety of individuals served.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Ability to help others

Commitment to inclusion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Associate (weekends)

Join Mosaic’s team as a Direct Support Associate. If making a positive impact in the lives of others is part of your to‑do list, you'll love working with a team that puts people first.

As a DSP, you will provide support and guidance to people served, helping them learn and develop daily living skills and life activities to live as independently as possible.

What you will do

• Assist with the development of important daily living skills and life activities by creating an environment where people can learn, grow and discover.
• Help people identify and achieve the goals most important to them in order to live their best life possible.
• Monitor the comfort and safety of the people we serve while ensuring medical, nutritional and personal care needs are met.
• Demonstrate emotional support while assisting with general housekeeping, meal preparation and laundry duties.

Why you’ll love this job

• Passion for helping others.
• Effective, clear communicator—both written and verbal.
• Timeliness and a commitment to exceeding expectations.
• Excellent time‑management skills for juggling multiple responsibilities.
• A willingness to do whatever it takes—no “That’s not my job” attitude.
• Commitment to inclusion and equality; you consider yourself a people person.

Commitment to Mosaic Values

At Mosaic, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the chance to contribute and succeed.

Compensation

Starting wage: $18.46 per hour. Daily pay available for convenient and flexible payment.

Requirements

• Desire to make a positive difference; no experience needed. Training will be provided.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required, where applicable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work requires frequent physical activity including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, stooping, squatting and balancing.
• Work requires reaching between knee and shoulder level, with frequent reaching below knee level and overhead.
• Work requires occasional independent lifting up to 25 pounds, frequent push/pull up to 40 pounds, and ability to transfer 50 pounds.

How to Apply

Apply through our careers portal. We look forward to hearing from you.