IDD Direct Support Specialist - Grow Independence

United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern CT; Quaker Hill (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(B) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern CT is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional to support adults with IDD in Groton, CT. The role involves delivering person-centered care, teaching life skills, budgeting assistance, and accompanying clients to appointments and activities.

The position emphasizes teamwork with families and case managers, maintaining confidentiality, and meeting IP goals. Requirements include a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and background check clearance.

Qualifications

• Passion for person-centered, dignity-driven support for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Strong teaching/coaching skills; patient, encouraging, and strengths-based.
• Excellent communication, documentation accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with families, case managers, and colleagues.
• Basic financial skills for budgeting and recordkeeping.
• Reliability, sound judgment, and problem-solving in community settings.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to pass background checks; CPR/First Aid.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the role (e.g., accompanying clients in the community).

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support and progress client goals.
• Train and support in budgeting, shopping, meal planning, etc.
• Provide transportation and advocate for clients at appointments and activities.
• Collaborate with clients, families, case managers, and team members to align supports.
• Assist clients with finances as identified in IP; complete mandated financial records and entitlement reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of PHI and records.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Person-centered support

Teaching/coaching

Communication

Documentation

Collaboration

Financial literacy

Reliability

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma

Six months to two years related experience

Job description

United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern CT is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional to support adults with IDD in Groton, CT. The role involves delivering person-centered care, teaching life skills, budgeting assistance, and accompanying clients to appointments and activities.

The position emphasizes teamwork with families and case managers, maintaining confidentiality, and meeting IP goals. Requirements include a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and background check clearance.