Direct Support Professional - Daily Pay & Meaningful Impact

Mosaic; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic in Connecticut is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team. You will help people learn daily living skills and support independence in a respectful, person-centered setting.

As a DSP, you will provide emotional support, assist with meals and daily tasks, and help individuals pursue meaningful goals while safeguarding health, safety, and wellbeing. Training is provided and compassion is essential.

Qualifications

• Desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives; no experience needed; training provided.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license where applicable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Frequent physical activity including standing, walking, bending; occasional sitting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, crouching, squatting and balancing.
• Constant reaching between knee and shoulder level; frequent reaching below knee level and overhead.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds; frequent push/pull up to 40 pounds; ability to transfer 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of important daily living skills and life activities to help people learn and grow.
• Help people identify and achieve goals to live their best life possible.
• Monitor comfort and safety of the people we serve and meet medical, nutritional, and personal care needs.
• Provide emotional support while assisting with housekeeping, meal preparation and laundry.

Skills

Desire to help others

Good communicator

Punctual

Reliable

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Mosaic in Connecticut is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team. You will help people learn daily living skills and support independence in a respectful, person-centered setting.

As a DSP, you will provide emotional support, assist with meals and daily tasks, and help individuals pursue meaningful goals while safeguarding health, safety, and wellbeing. Training is provided and compassion is essential.