Full-Time Direct Support Professional – Empower Lives

Ucpect; Quaker Hill (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

UCP’s Adult Day Program in Quaker Hill, CT (on the border of Montville and Waterford), is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join a team dedicated to empowering individuals with IDD to live fulfilling lives. This full-time, first-shift role runs Monday through Friday, 8:45am to 4:30pm and focuses on community engagement, skill-building, and supportive daily living activities.

The ideal candidate provides dignified, person-centered care, helps with daily tasks, and collaborates with

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Willingness to assist individuals with personal hygiene.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified, person-centered care and support with daily living activities.
• Assist with mobility and community participation.
• Ensure health, safety, and confidentiality of individuals in all situations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driving (license)

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

UCP’s Adult Day Program in Quaker Hill, CT (on the border of Montville and Waterford), is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join a team dedicated to empowering individuals with IDD to live fulfilling lives. This full-time, first-shift role runs Monday through Friday, 8:45am to 4:30pm and focuses on community engagement, skill-building, and supportive daily living activities.

The ideal candidate provides dignified, person-centered care, helps with daily tasks, and collaborates with