Direct Support Specialist - Empower Lives (Weekend)

Continuum of Care; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) with company match up to 3.5%

Medical, Dental and Vision

FSA and Dependent Care Accounts

Company Sponsored EAP

Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD

Colonial Supplemental Insurance

PTO and Sick time for eligible FT/PT

Job summary

Continuum of Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in a home setting in Connecticut. You will provide hands‑on support, assist with daily living activities, and help individuals participate in community and social activities.

Responsibilities include data input, following IP plans, and collaborating with community providers to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant experience in a related human service field.
• Driver’s license valid in CT with clean driving record.
• Certification as Direct Support Professional preferred.
• CPR & First Aid certification (and others through DDS and CoC) completed or in process.

Responsibilities

• Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with individuals while maintaining professional ethical standards and boundaries.
• Provides face‑to‑face hands‑on support enabling individuals to maintain living in their apartment/home and perform activities of daily living.
• Delivers services in accordance with individual plan (IP) and positive behavioral programming, as applicable.
• Encourages use of natural supports and involvement in social and community activities.
• Provides input in Individual Plan development to help individuals achieve goals.
• Tracks and reports daily data for IP teaching, ADL strategies, behavioral, and medical needs.

Skills

Driver's license (CT)

Computer literacy

Flexible scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s or Associates preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant experience

Direct Support Professional certification preferred

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Continuum of Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in a home setting in Connecticut. You will provide hands‑on support, assist with daily living activities, and help individuals participate in community and social activities.

Responsibilities include data input, following IP plans, and collaborating with community providers to ensure quality care.