Direct Support Professional — Shape Lives & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) / HSA

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer 2

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning in Connecticut is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting.

The DSP helps with daily activities such as household chores, meal preparation, recreation, learning activities and physical fitness, while representing residents' needs and contributing to program planning and implementation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals in a residential setting.
• Assist with daily activities including household chores, meal preparation, recreation, learning activities, and physical fitness.
• Represent residents' needs and input on program planning and implementation.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of individuals served.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Therap

Job description

Aspire Living & Learning in Connecticut is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting.

The DSP helps with daily activities such as household chores, meal preparation, recreation, learning activities and physical fitness, while representing residents' needs and contributing to program planning and implementation.