Direct Support Professional I — Weekend Differential

Continuum of Care; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

FSA and Dependent Care Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Continuum of Care in Southington, CT is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in home settings. You will provide hands-on care, help with daily living activities, and promote independence and community involvement.

The role requires evening, weekend, and overnight availability with a focus on compassionate, respectful care and coordination with the care team. Training and certification requirements apply as per DDS and CoC guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred; HS diploma with relevant experience acceptable.
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Certification as a Direct Support Professional preferred.
• Completion of CPR & First Aid, PMT, and all others required through DDS and CoC.
• Computer skills to navigate agency electronic records, access email, and complete documentation.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnights as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides face-to-face hands-on support enabling individuals to maintain living in their apartment/home, including ADLs and personal care.
• Delivers services per IP and positive behavioral programming as applicable.
• Assists individuals to participate in social and community activities and ensures personal safety.
• Keeps daily data on IP teaching, ADL, behavioral, and medical needs in Therap or designated systems.
• Attends staff and designated meetings and completes other client care tasks as assigned.

Skills

Empathy & respect

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Shifts flexibility

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent with related experience

Tools

Therap electronic records

Job description

Continuum of Care in Southington, CT is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in home settings. You will provide hands-on care, help with daily living activities, and promote independence and community involvement.

The role requires evening, weekend, and overnight availability with a focus on compassionate, respectful care and coordination with the care team. Training and certification requirements apply as per DDS and CoC guidelines.