Direct Support Professionals

The Supported Living Group; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

CT Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Supported Living Group in Connecticut is seeking Direct Support Professionals to help individuals gain independence. Positions available as Full-Time or Part-Time, with duties including daily task support, transportation to appointments, and personal care.

You will also teach life skills like budgeting and grocery planning, support routines, and promote health and wellbeing. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required, along with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to adapt to changing routines and handle problems.
• Commitment to the health and wellbeing of others.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license, insurance and registration.
• Must be at least 18 years old with a personal cell phone.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household chores and day-to-day tasks.
• Drive to appointments and help with transportation.
• Assist with personal hygiene and developing routines.
• Teach essential life skills such as grocery shopping and budgeting to promote independence.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Problem-Solving and flexibility

Commitment to health and wellbeing of

High school education or GED

Education

High school diploma 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: Monday- Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm

WHAT'S YOUR DAY LIKE?

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to support individuals in their journey towards independence and personal growth? Join our team at The Supported Living Group as a Full Time or Part Time Direct Support Professional! In this role, you will have the privilege of assisting with household chores and tasks, driving to appointments, providing assistance with personal hygiene, and helping to develop routines that promote independence and self-sufficiency. But that's not all! You will also have the rewarding task of teaching essential life skills, such as grocery shopping and budgeting, empowering individuals to confidently navigate the challenges of everyday life.

WHAT MATTERS MOST

To thrive in this exciting role as a Full Time or Part Time Direct Support Professional, there are certain skills and qualifications that will set you up for success. A desire to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities is a key attribute we seek in our Direct Support Professionals. Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• 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!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Full-Time individuals will be provided great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, My CT Savings Account Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off.

DCP Cert #

HCA0001097
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