Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Allinc; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 20,855 - 29,702; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional Growth Opportunities

Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Allinc, located in Middletown, Connecticut, is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide essential support to individuals with developmental disabilities. The DSP will assist with daily activities, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with disabilities and possess strong communication skills. Allinc offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities in a professional setting strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required, with at least 3 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
• Support with daily activities including household chores and recreational activities.
• Represent the needs and interests of individuals served.

Skills

Experience with individuals with disabilities

Communication skills

Empathy and enthusiasm

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Therap

Job description

Feel good about where you work and what you do!

We are Aspire Living & Learning, a non-profit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The DSP will provide support with daily activities, including household chores, meal preparation, recreational activities, learning activities, and physical fitness activities. The DSP will represent the needs, wants, and interest of individuals served or supported by the program, and provide input on program planning and implementation for individuals.

Our ideal candidate:

• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities in a professional setting strongly preferred.
• Basic computer skills, experience using Therap a plus!
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required, with at least 3 years of driving experience.

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Starting pay is $18.35, with a pay increase upon medication certification.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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