Direct Support Specialist – Community & Center Services

Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern CT; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut, Inc. seeks a Direct Support Associate I in East Hartford, CT. The role provides direct care, supervision, and community support to adults with developmental disabilities in center and community settings.

Responsibilities include driving to activities, coordinating trainings, and documenting client progress while maintaining safety standards and complying with certifications and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human services with 1 year of disability services experience, or a high school diploma with 2 years in human services.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to drive passenger vans to transport participants safely.
• First Aid & CPR and Physical Management certifications.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities, abuse, and neglect.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, personal support, training, and supervision to participants.
• Transport participants to home, work sites, or outings.
• Plan center and community activities and engage participants actively.
• Conduct pre-employment and skill-building activities with participants.
• Document daily activities, goals, and incidents per protocols.

Skills

Driver's license

First Aid CPR

Developmental Disabilities

Abuse & Neglect

Communication

Documentation

Team supervision

Office 365

Safety standards

Flexibility

Education

Associate’s degree in human services

High School Diploma / HSE

Tools

Therap

Job description

Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut, Inc. seeks a Direct Support Associate I in East Hartford, CT. The role provides direct care, supervision, and community support to adults with developmental disabilities in center and community settings.

Responsibilities include driving to activities, coordinating trainings, and documenting client progress while maintaining safety standards and complying with certifications and agency policies.