Direct Support Professional I (PT) - Weekend Overnight +$1 Diff

Continuum of Care; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

FSA and Dependent Care Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life, AD&D and LTD insurance

Colonial Supplemental Insurance

Vacation, PTO & Sick time

Job summary

Continuum of Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional I for a weekend overnight shift (Fri-Sat 11p-7a) in Mt. Vernon. The role involves hands-on care for individuals with intellectual disabilities, helping with daily living activities, personal care, and community participation.

DSPs use IPs and behavioral plans, maintain documentation, and collaborate with providers to ensure quality care. The position requires evening/weekend availability, a valid CT driver’s license, and relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s preferred; HS diploma or equivalent with relevant human services experience considered.
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Direct Support Professional certification preferred.
• CPR & First Aid, PMT and required DDS/CoC certifications completed.
• Computer skills to navigate electronic records, email, and documentation.
• Evenings, weekends, and overnights availability as required.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport and professional relationships with individuals served.
• Provide hands-on support for activities of daily living and personal care.
• Deliver services per IP and behavioral programming; promote safe routines.
• Encourage social participation and community involvement.
• Provide input in individual plan development and IP goals.
• Maintain data input and report daily IP teaching, ADL, behavioral, and medical data.
• Attend staff and designated meetings; complete other care tasks as assigned.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Computer skills

Data entry / Electronic records

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Therap/electronic records system

Job description

Continuum of Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional I for a weekend overnight shift (Fri-Sat 11p-7a) in Mt. Vernon. The role involves hands-on care for individuals with intellectual disabilities, helping with daily living activities, personal care, and community participation.

DSPs use IPs and behavioral plans, maintain documentation, and collaborate with providers to ensure quality care. The position requires evening/weekend availability, a valid CT driver’s license, and relevant