Direct Support Professional — Empower Lives & Growth

Aspire Living & Learning, Inc.; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & HSA

Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer 2

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional Growth Opportunities

Employer-Paid Life & Disability & EAP

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities include daily living assistance, transportation, and participation in educational and recreational activities to foster independence and personal growth. The role emphasizes empathy, strong communication, and reliability, with potential mileage reimbursement for transportation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Empathy, enthusiasm, and dedication to helping others.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support with daily living activities to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with transportation to community activities when needed.
• Support with household chores, meal preparation, recreation, learning activities, and fitness.
• Contribute input on program planning and implementation for individuals.
• Ensure accurate documentation and communication with the team.

Skills

Empathy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Therap

Job description

Aspire Living & Learning, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities include daily living assistance, transportation, and participation in educational and recreational activities to foster independence and personal growth. The role emphasizes empathy, strong communication, and reliability, with potential mileage reimbursement for transportation and a comprehensive benefits package.