Direct Support Professional: Empower Lives & Growth

Dungarvin; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

401 K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Dungarvin in Meriden, CT is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support, positive direction, instruction and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them live as independently and with dignity as possible.

Starting pay is $19 per hour with Full/Part Time 2nd Shift schedules. Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid training, PTO, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Person-centered, patient and kind.
• Dependable, adaptable and flexible.
• Observant and detail oriented.
• Positive role-model and team player.
• Committed to a respectful, collaborative environment.
• Computer skills for documentation.
• 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license (some locations require own vehicle).
• Background clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Assist with daily living tasks (moving, getting in/out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene).

Skills

Person-centered

Patient

Kind

Dependable

Adaptable

Flexible

Observant

Detail oriented

Positive role-model

Communication

Computer skills

Driver's license

Tools

Documentation software

Job description

Dungarvin in Meriden, CT is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support, positive direction, instruction and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them live as independently and with dignity as possible.

Starting pay is $19 per hour with Full/Part Time 2nd Shift schedules. Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid training, PTO, and growth opportunities.