Weekend Direct Support Professional — Hybrid Caregiver

Continuum of Care; Middletown (CT); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental & Vision

FSA & Dependent Care

EAP

Life, AD&D & LTD

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Continuum of Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Holmes I program in Middletown, CT. The role provides hands-on, in-home support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, enabling independence and community participation.

The position requires empathy, strong boundaries, and ability to work evenings and weekends in a hybrid setting. Responsibilities include daily living support, data input, IP plan collaboration, and coordination with community providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associates preferred; high school diploma or equivalent considered with relevant experience.
• CT driver’s license with clean driving record required.
• CPR & First Aid, PMT certifications and DDS/CoC requirements completed or pursued.
• Computer skills to navigate electronic records and documentation.
• Evenings, weekends, and overnights availability as required.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport and maintain professional boundaries.
• Provide hands-on support for ADLs in home living settings.
• Assist with IP and behavioral programming as applicable.
• Promote social and community involvement while ensuring safety.
• Support medical, dental, and other appointments; arrange transportation.
• Input data into Therap or other electronic systems; track daily IP data.
• Attend staff and other designated meetings; perform other client care tasks.

Skills

Rapport building

Professional boundaries

Face-to-face hands-on support

Data entry

Plan adherence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

Tools

Therap

Job description

Continuum of Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Holmes I program in Middletown, CT. The role provides hands-on, in-home support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, enabling independence and community participation.

The position requires empathy, strong boundaries, and ability to work evenings and weekends in a hybrid setting. Responsibilities include daily living support, data input, IP plan collaboration, and coordination with community providers.