Direct Support Professional Community

HCRS (Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont); Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 32,281; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Unique wellness incentives

Job summary

HCRS (Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont) is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Hartford, Vermont. This role involves supporting individuals with developmental disabilities while promoting their independence and achieving personal goals.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and ideally have some experience in caregiving. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $20 to $23.43 per hour, with additional benefits including a sign-on bonus, paid time off, and unique wellness incentives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals living with developmental disabilities in achieving their goals.
• Use creativity and caregiving skills in daily tasks.

Skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Strong organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Direct Support Professional

Compensation: Pay: $20-$23.4332 per hour. Sign‑on bonus: $750. Paid time off: Starting with 4 weeks (pro‑rated) plus 12 sick days and 9 holidays per year.

Responsibilities: Use your creativity, caregiving and people skills to support individuals living with developmental disabilities in achieving their goals and growing independence.

Qualifications

• Flexibility, positive attitude, strong organizational and customer service skills
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges, or transferrable skills related to serving this population (e.g., education, caregiving, health care, other human services or customer service)
• Desire to be part of an energetic team
• Ability to collaborate with persons served, their families, and other important people in their life, and colleagues in a team environment
• A valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation
• A high school diploma or GED; associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred

Benefits & Culture

HCRS brings professionals from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds who all share one goal: supporting individuals to lead fulfilling lives. With offices conveniently located near New Hampshire and Massachusetts, we offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, unique wellness incentives, and a strong commitment to internal promotion. We have been named one of Vermont’s Best Places to work for six years in a row.