Direct Support Professional DSP | $21.50+/hr – Washington (RF: 3304)

Humanus Corporation; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Humanus Corporation is hiring full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with disabilities and promote independence, daily living skills, and community participation. Location is Washington, CT, with two schedule options and a pay rate of $21.50–$23.54 per hour, based on education and experience.

The role involves supervising groups in boarding settings, teaching daily living tasks, and adapting activities to each child’s development, while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Comfortable providing hands‑on support and personal care.
• 1 year of Human Services experience working with children, adolescents, and adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a group of up to 12 adolescents (ages 8-21) within the boarding environment.
• Maintain accountability of all students in the group, including bed checks from 9pm.
• Promote independence by teaching activities of daily living (showering, brushing teeth, chores, room cleanliness).
• Facilitate activities.
• Implement instruction tailored to each child’s cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological development.

Skills

Hands-on support

Personal care

Driver's license

21+ years old

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We’re hiring full-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with disabilities and help promote independence, daily living skills, and meaningful community participation.

Location: Washington, CT

Schedule Option 1| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7am-4pm, Sunday 7am-3pm
Schedule Option 2 | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7am-4pm, Saturday 7am-3pm

Pay: $21.50 – $23.54/hour, based on education and experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Valid driver’s license required
• Comfortable providing hands‑on support and personal care
• 1 year of Human Services experience working with children, adolescents, and adults preferred

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for a group of up to 12 adolescents (between the ages of 8-21) within the boarding environment
• Maintain accountability of all students in your group, at all times (including bed checks once students go to sleep, beginning at 9pm)
• Promote independence by teaching and coaching students through activities of daily living (showering, brushing teeth, chore completion, room cleanliness, etc.)
• Facilitate activities
• Effectively implement instruction appropriate to each child’s cognitive, emotional, social, and psychological development

At Humanus, we are devoted to making a difference and improving the lives of others. We proudly serve schools and behavioral health facilities throughout the nation. Our dedication and passion for helping others make us more than a referral service. Establish a relationship with one of the nation’s largest referral agencies for behavioral health, choose positions that best fit your schedule, and allow yourself to grow professionally.

Humanus is ultimately about people — working with people in order to work for people.