Intellectual Disability - Direct Support Professional

Key Human Services; Canton (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Key Human Services seeks Direct Support Professionals to provide personalized support for individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health issues, and autism. This role focuses on creating a nurturing environment and teaching vital daily living skills, all while promoting inclusion and overall wellbeing within the community. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, accompanied by a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Familiarity with basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with daily living skills and personal care.
• Advocate for the health and wellness of the individuals supported.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Intellectual Disability - Direct Support Professional

Apply locations Canton, CT posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R19170

Key Human Services, a subsidiary of Keystone Human Services, is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team in providing individualized, person-directed support in the areas of intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. Our work focuses on inclusion and building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and fully participate in everything society has to offer.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will support adults by creating a healthy and engaging home setting, teaching and assisting with daily living skills, assisting with personal care, and advocating for the health and wellness of the people we support.

Keystone Human Services values health, wellbeing, and professional growth. Our team has access to a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, career advancement, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more!

Job details:

• Full Time, Part Time, and Casual/Per Diem hours available

• $19.25 per hour - Full Time or Part Time

• $19.00 per hour - Casual/Per Diem

Minimum Requirements:

• Effective communication and basic computer skills

• Valid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle

• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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