Direct Support Professional

MyPath; Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

MyPath in Connecticut is seeking caring professionals to provide direct care and supervision, implement ISPs/ITPs and BSPs, assist with activities of daily living, and promote independence and community engagement.

You will monitor progress, document health concerns, communicate with the team, and help ensure a safe, respectful environment in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals served, ensuring their health, safety, and well-being.
• Implement Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and Treatment Plans (ITPs) and Behavior Support Plans (BSPs).
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living including personal care, meals, mobility, and household tasks.
• Facilitate activities that promote skill development, independence, recreation, and community engagement.
• Monitor and document progress, health concerns, and incidents in accordance with policy.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders to support coordinated care.

Job description

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives.

Overview

• Provide direct care to and supervision of individuals served, ensuring their health, safety, and well-being.
• Implement Individual Service or Treatment Plans (ISPs/ITPs), Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), and program routines.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living including personal care, meals, mobility, and household tasks.
• Facilitate activities that promote skill development, independence, recreation, and community engagement.
• Monitor and document progress, behaviors, health concerns, and incidents in accordance with policy.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders to support coordinated care.
• Safely transport individuals to appointments, activities, or community outings as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment while following all safety and regulatory requirements.

Additional Information

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners. We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best. Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture

At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

• Passion
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Openness
• Continuous Learning and Innovation

As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!

MyPath is proudly Majority Women Employee-Owned, with women leading at every level from the frontline to the boardroom. Our strength comes from all of us. Every Owner, regardless of gender, plays a vital role in shaping our culture, driving our mission, and building a workplace where opportunity and ownership are shared by all.

MyPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We embrace the unique characteristics, abilities, and life experiences of our employees and believe that equitable and inclusive practices are essential to our success. We value the diversity of our Owners, the individuals we serve, and the communities we engage with.