Direct Support Specialist - FT 33.5h

Journey Found; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Journey Found, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Specialist to assist individuals with daily living activities in group homes in Manchester, CT. You will transport clients, help with routines, and document progress in program data.

Experience preferred but we provide comprehensive training, CPR/First Aid, and MAP certification. Competitive benefits are included for full‑time staff; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years driving with valid license.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living (dressing, cooking, cleaning, bathing, toileting).
• Transport clients to activities and appointments.
• Organize activities and community outings.
• Administer medications as required and document accordingly.

Skills

Communication

CPR trained

De-escalation

Teamwork

Documentation

Medication administration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MAP Training

Job description

SCHEDULE: Sat 9a-9p, Sunday 4p-11p, Monday 4p-11:30p, Tuesday 4p-11pFor internal applications written interest & resume must be submitted by application deadline: 8/10/2026Are you interested in helping others? Compassionate, empathetic, and caring? Then this might be a great opportunity for you! We are currently looking for a Direct Support Specialist to help the people we are supporting in our group homes.The mission of Journey Found Inc. is to provide behavioral, residential, and other support services to individuals of Connecticut with Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities to enable them to become all they are capable of being.Fundamental functions of the position:Supporting individuals with activities of daily living (getting dressed, cooking, cleaning, bathing, toileting etc.)Transporting peopleOrganizing activities and community outingsMedication administrationDoctors’ appointmentsDocumenting Program DataTeaching and engagingImplementing good routinesHelping in decision making processGrocery shopping and running errandsDeescalating situations and managing behaviorsWorkings as part of a collective teamCommunicating professionally with Nurses, Clinical Staff, Directors and SupervisorsWe offer a rich benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, and 403-(b) plan, tuition reimbursement and more for full time employees.We provide state-of-the-art training in areas such as person centered planning/thinking, CPR/first aid, human rights, compliance/HIPAA, work-place safety/OSHA and medication administration.Experience preferred but not necessary-we train exceptional people to provide exceptional care.Requirements:Must have at least a High School Diploma or its equivalentMust have at least 3 years driving experience with a valid driver’s licenseBehavioral Management Experience and/or formal trainingAbility to communicate, both orally and in writingWill be required to be PMT, CPR, FA and complete DDS Medication Administration Program (MAP)Must be free from communicable diseaseJourney Found, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Journey Found, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to move independently throughout a wide range of environments, some of which may not be wheelchair or otherwise handicapped accessible, is required. Independent transportation to locations that may not be served by public transportation may be necessary. Journey Found will make reasonable accommodations, whenever possible, when needed and/or requested by employees. Requests for accommodations will be honored, unless the accommodation would cause undue hardship on the operation of the program and/or on the organization.