Direct Support Professional Community - Developmental Services - Windsor/Hartford

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services; Hartford, Windsor (CT, CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 32,281; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off (4 weeks)

12 sick days and 9 holidays per year

Job summary

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services in Hartford, Connecticut, is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving their goals. This role offers a competitive pay range of $20-$23.4332 per hour, a $750 sign-on bonus, and ample paid time off.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and customer service skills, and be flexible and creative. A valid driver's license is required, and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental health challenges.
• Ability to collaborate with persons served and their families.
• Desire to be part of an energetic team.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals living with developmental disabilities to achieve their desired goals.
• Use creativity and caregiving skills in the role.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a team environment.

Skills

Flexibility

Strong organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Direct Support Professional Community - Developmental Services - Windsor/Hartford

Job Category: Developmental Services Division

The pay for this position is $20-$23.4332 per hour.

$750 sign-on bonus

Starting with 4 weeks of paid time off (pro-rated) plus 12 sick days and 9 holidays per year!

Are you a creative, flexible, and dependable individual looking for a fulfilling career? If so, being a Direct Support Professional (DSP) may be the position for you! As a Direct Support Professional, you will use your creativity, caregiving and people skills to support individuals living with developmental disabilities to achieve their desired goals and grow their independence.

• Flexibility, positive attitude, strong organizational and customer services skills;
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges, or transferrable skills that relate to serving this population (such as experience in 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/or other important people in their life, and colleagues in a team environment;
• A Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation; and
• A High school diploma or GED; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

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