Direct Support Professional- Multilple Candidates

The Supported Living Group; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supported Living Group in Connecticut is seeking dedicated support staff to assist disabled individuals in their homes and communities. The role demands excellent communication and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work flexibly across various shifts.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and experience with disabled individuals. Join us in empowering clients to live fulfilling lives within their chosen communities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with disabled individuals preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• Valid Driver's license required.
• Reliable transportation is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide person centered support services in homes and communities.
• Work with individuals 24 hours a day as necessary.
• Flexibility in scheduling required based on individual needs.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Problem‑Solving

Flexibility

Ability to work as a team

Can do attitude

Education

High school education or GED

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

Founded and headquartered in Danielson in 2006, with additional program locations established in Avon and Bethany Connecticut, The Supported Living Group (SLG) provides industry leading non-medical community based and person centered support services throughout the state of Connecticut.

What you need to be qualified for this job

• Excellent Communication
• Problem‑Solving
• A commitment to the health and wellbeing of others
• Flexibility
• Ability to work as a team
• Can do attitude
• Desire to improve the quality of life for a person with disabilities
• Experience working with disabled individuals preferred
• A high school education (or GED)
• Reliable transportation
• Valid Drivers license
• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Personal cell phone

Work Schedule

Sun, Thurs and Friday 7am-7pm Hands On

Sun 10am-10pm & Friday 12pm

This job will require you to work in the homes and communities of the individuals we serve. While each individual may have different hours, we have 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift responsibilities 7 days a week. This allows for flexibility in your work week. The majority of the individuals that we serve have services that require someone to be in their home 24 hours a day.

There are some individuals that are case by case basis where they have as little as 4 hours per day.

Are you ready to join our team?

It is SLG's philosophy that all individuals have the right to reside in the communities of their choice while being supported to pursue life and professional goals that are personally meaningful and enriching.

If you feel that you are able to embody the SLG philosophy, then the next step is to fill out our online application.

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