DSP I: Compassionate Care & Community Support

Continuum of Care; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 Employee Assistance

Company Sponsored Life, AD&D and LTD

Colonial Supplemental Insurance

Vacation, PTO & Sick time for eligible

Connecticut Paid Sick Time

12 Company Holidays Paid at DoubleTime

Job summary

Continuum of Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Bristol, CT to provide hands-on daily living assistance to individuals with intellectual disabilities. You will help with activities of daily living, transportation, and community participation, while supporting IP goals and coordinating with care teams.

Qualifications include a HS diploma (or equivalent with experience), a CT driver's license, CPR/First Aid, and DSP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with individuals while maintaining professional ethical standards.
• Delivers face-to-face hands-on support enabling individuals to maintain living in their apartment/home and ADLs.
• Provides input in Individual Plan development and supports individuals to achieve goals.
• Coordinates with community providers for quality care of individuals.
• Maintains documentation and data input in Therap or designated systems.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Computer skills

Evenings/weekends/overnights

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent with experience

Direct Support Professional certification preferred

Job description

Continuum of Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Bristol, CT to provide hands-on daily living assistance to individuals with intellectual disabilities. You will help with activities of daily living, transportation, and community participation, while supporting IP goals and coordinating with care teams.

Qualifications include a HS diploma (or equivalent with experience), a CT driver's license, CPR/First Aid, and DSP certification preferred.