Direct Support Staff

Turnbridge Academy Overview; Woodbury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

401K

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Turnbridge is seeking dedicated staff to support young adults and adolescents in our treatment programs, with a strong emphasis on safety, companionship, and professional conduct. This role requires weekend work, holiday coverage, and the ability to pass background checks, reflecting our high standards.

You will provide companionship and supportive listening, monitor changes in clients' health or status, respond to emergencies, and transport clients to appointments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/equivalent required.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of clients as a priority.
• Provide companionship and supportive listening.
• Report changes in clients' health or status.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Transport clients to appointments.
• Facilitate community and recreational outings, including transport.
• Support hobbies, studies, and social activities.

Education

High School diploma/equivalent

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $20 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

About Us

Turnbridge is the preeminent mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs for young adults and adolescents.

Turnbridge has been treating addiction and co‑occurring mental health conditions for 20 years. During this time – empowered by a supportive, mission‑driven organization – the people of Turnbridge have become some of the country’s most experienced and innovative treatment experts. Today, Turnbridge is seen by many referring healthcare professionals as the first choice for addiction and co‑occurring disorder treatment. Offering multiple gender and age specific treatment options, Turnbridge has grown to be one of the largest treatment programs in Connecticut.

What We Offer:

At Turnbridge, we believe we offer career growth, training opportunities and a fun work environment. Turnbridge is not just a job but a lifestyle. You can build lasting relationships with both co‑workers and clients. If you are curious, open‑minded and care about helping people, then Turnbridge is the place for you.

• Competitive Pay: $18.00‑$20.00 per hour
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability

We are looking to fill the following shifts:

• 8am to 4pm Sunday
• 4pm to 12am - Tuesday
• 12am to 8am

Responsibilities:

• At Turnbridge, safety is our number one priority. As staff you will be responsible for ensuring safety of the clients.
• Providing companionship and supportive listening
• Reporting changes in the health or status of the client
• Responding to emergency situations
• Transporting client to appointments
• Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
• Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma/equivalent or higher.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Must be able to pass background checks

We expect our staff to promote a healthier way of living and to be understanding of certain setbacks our clients may have. Quality of care is extremely important.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Job Security

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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