Direct Support Professionals

The Supported Living Group; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Supported Living Group, headquartered in Connecticut, is seeking Full-Time or Part-Time Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals towards independence and personal growth. Responsibilities include household assistance, driving, personal hygiene support, and teaching essential life skills.

This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of those supported.

Full-time employees receive comprehensive benefits including medical and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively.
• Ability to solve problems and be flexible in various situations.
• Commitment to the health and wellbeing of those supported.
• High school education or GED is required.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license, insurance, and registration.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a personal cell phone.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in developing routines that promote independence.
• Support with household chores and tasks.
• Drive individuals to appointments.
• Provide assistance with personal hygiene.
• Teach essential life skills such as grocery shopping and budgeting.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Problem-Solving

Flexibility

Commitment to health and wellbeing

Reliable transportation

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.

Schedule

Sunday 8am to 4pm

Saturday 7:30am to 10pm

WHAT'S YOUR DAY LIKE?

As a Full Time or Part Time Direct Support Professional, you will assist individuals in their journey towards independence and personal growth. Your responsibilities include:

• Assisting with household chores and tasks
• Driving to appointments
• Providing assistance with personal hygiene
• Helping develop routines that promote independence and self-sufficiency
• Teaching essential life skills such as grocery shopping and budgeting

These tasks allow you to make a positive impact on the lives of those you support.

WHAT MATTERS MOST

To thrive in this role you should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Excellent Communication
• Problem-Solving and flexibility
• A commitment to the health and wellbeing of others
• A high school education (or GED)
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license, insurance and registration
• Must be at least 18 years or older with a personal cell phone
• We value passion and a willingness to learn!

Benefits for Full‑Time Employees

Full‑time individuals will receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, My CT Savings Account, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off.

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