Direct Support Professional: Inclusive Care & Community

Key Human Services; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401K

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Key Human Services in Watertown, CT is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team, providing individualized, person-directed support for adults with intellectual disabilities, mental health needs, and autism.

You will help create a healthy home setting, teach daily living skills, assist with personal care, and advocate for health and wellness, while promoting inclusion and community participation; many shifts available with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Effective communication and basic computer skills.
• Valid driver's license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, person-directed support to adults with intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism.
• Create a healthy and engaging home setting and teach daily living skills.
• Assist with personal care and health wellness advocacy.
• Support inclusion and build community participation.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Key Human Services in Watertown, CT is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team, providing individualized, person-directed support for adults with intellectual disabilities, mental health needs, and autism.

You will help create a healthy home setting, teach daily living skills, assist with personal care, and advocate for health and wellness, while promoting inclusion and community participation; many shifts available with competitive benefits.