Direct Support Professional I — Weekend Care Specialist

Continuum of Care; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 23,173 - 33,004; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

401(k) with company match up to 3.5%

Medical, Dental and Vision

FSA and Dependent Care Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life, AD&D and LTD

Job summary

Continuum of Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional I for a part-time Saturday shift (3pm‑11pm), with a weekend differential of $1 per hour, bringing the rate to $20.39/hour. You will support individuals with intellectual disabilities in daily living, personal care, and community activities, under IP and behavioral plans.

The role requires evening/weekend availability, a valid CT driver's license or equivalent, CPR/First Aid and related certifications, and comfort with data entry in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s preferred; HS diploma or equivalent acceptable with related experience.
• CPR & First Aid, PMT, and DDS/CoC certifications required or as applicable.
• Computer skills to navigate electronic records, access email, and document accurately.
• Evenings, weekends and overnight availability as required.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport and professional boundaries with individuals.
• Provide hands‑on support for activities of daily living and personal care.
• Assist individuals to participate in community activities and appointments.
• Record daily data in Therap or similar systems and monitor IP goals.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to individualized planning.

Skills

Availability evenings/weekends/overnig

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR & First Aid certification

PMT (DDS/CoC) certification

Direct Support Professional certification (preferred)

Job description

Continuum of Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional I for a part-time Saturday shift (3pm‑11pm), with a weekend differential of $1 per hour, bringing the rate to $20.39/hour. You will support individuals with intellectual disabilities in daily living, personal care, and community activities, under IP and behavioral plans.

The role requires evening/weekend availability, a valid CT driver's license or equivalent, CPR/First Aid and related certifications, and comfort with data entry in