Intellectual Disability - Direct Support Professional

Keystone Human Services; Wolcott (CT); On-site; USD 28,240 - 28,585; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Keystone Human Services, a leading nonprofit in Connecticut, seeks Direct Support Professionals to provide person-directed support in areas like intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. You will help create a caring home setting and teach daily living skills, advocating for health and well-being.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more. Casual/per diem hours available with full-time status.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support adults by creating a healthy, engaging home environment and teaching daily living skills.
• Advocate for health and wellness and assist with personal care as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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.