Direct Support Professional — Meaningful Care & Growth

Aspire Living & Learning; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Lifestyle Spending (JOON)

403(b) Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional Growth Opportunities

Employer-Paid Life & Disability

EAP & Telehealth

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. You will help with daily activities, meals, recreation, learning and fitness, while representing the interests of those served.

Starting pay is $18.35 per hour with a pay increase upon medication certification. Benefits include comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) with employer match, paid time off, and ongoing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with at least 3 years driving experience required.
• Basic computer skills; Therap experience a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Empathy, enthusiasm and dedication to helping others.
• Prior experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
• Assist with daily activities including household chores, meal prep, recreational activities, learning activities, and physical fitness.
• Represent needs, wants and interests of individuals served; provide input on program planning and implementation.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent verbal and written comms

Basic computer skills

Therap experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Therap

Job description

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. You will help with daily activities, meals, recreation, learning and fitness, while representing the interests of those served.

Starting pay is $18.35 per hour with a pay increase upon medication certification. Benefits include comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) with employer match, paid time off, and ongoing