Intellectual Disability - Direct Support Professional

Keystone Human Services; Durham (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Keystone Human Services is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide person-directed support in areas including intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. Join a team focused on inclusion and helping individuals thrive within their communities.

You will support adults in daily living, help with daily tasks, personal care, and advocacy for health and wellness. Competitive benefits accompany full-time roles and can include 401K, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Effective communication and basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.
• Successful completion of pre-employment process including clearances.

Responsibilities

• Support adults by creating a healthy and engaging home setting and teaching daily living skills.
• Assist with personal care and advocate for the health and wellness of the people served.

Skills

Communication

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Education

High School or equivalen t

Job description

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:

• Casual/Per Diem hours available
• $20.50 per hour
• Full Time
• $20.75 per hour

Minimum Requirements:

• High School or equivalent
• 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.