Job Title: Direct Support Professional DSP - I & DSP - II (DSP II must be med certified and able to pass meds)
Status: Hourly: Full Time/Part Time Per Diem
- DSP I $17.77
- DSP II $18.98 (Must hold an active & valid Med Certification)
Department: Developmental Disabilities Services
Scope of Service: The Direct Support Professional is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care of the individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, enabling each person to live a valued and meaningful life. Support and care shall be delivered in the most respectful and dignified manner. The DSP assists each individual to live in a home of their own, develop and support reciprocal relationships, and become part of their community. The DSP supports individuals to learn and enhance activities of daily living, fosters involvement in social and community activities and supports personal care needs as required. Veterans, those with disabilities, CNA's and HHA's are encouraged to apply. Performs other duties as assigned. EOE.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree preferred with minimum of one years’ experience, working in a related human services field. High School Diploma or equivalent considered with a minimum of three years’ experience working in the field.
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean driving record is required.
- Certification as a Direct Support Professional preferred
- Completion of certifications of CPR & First Aid, PMT, and all others required through DDS and CoC.
- Computer skills required to navigate agency electronic record, access email, and complete documentation.
- Available to work evenings, weekends, and overnights as required.
Excellent benefits, PTO and generous matching 401 (k) plan
The following locations have vacant positions available
Community Integration Program - New Haven, CT:
- PT 30 Hours Mon - Fri 8:30AM-2:30PM
- PT 22 Hours Tue - Fri 9:15AM-2:45PM
Beaumont - Lebanon, CT:
- PT 20 Hours Mon - Fri 6AM-10AM
- PT 16 Hours Sat - Sun 7AM-3PM
- PT 8 Hours Sat 9AM-5PM
- PT 8 Hours Sat 7AM-3PM
Benham - Hamden, CT:
- PT 16 Hours Sat/Sun 7AM-3PM
- FT 40 Hours Mon - Fri 1PM-9PM
- PT 24 Hours Tue - Thu 3PM-11PM
- PT 16 Hours Fri/Sat 2PM-10PM
- FT 40 Hours Mon - Fri 1PM-9PM
- PT 20 Hours Overnight Fri/Sat 11PM-9AM
Heathridge - Hamden, CT:
- FT 40 Hours Sunday - Thursday 3PM-11PM
Batter Terrace - New Haven, CT:
- PT 26 Hours Thursday 11PM-9AM & Fri/Sat 11PM-7AM
- PT 16 Hours Sunday & Monday 3PM-11PM (2 Positions)
- PT 16 Hours Sunday & Monday 7AM-3PM
- FT 40 Hours Tuesday - Saturday 7AM-3PM
- FT 40 Hours Tuesday - Saturday 3PM-11PM (2 Positions)
- PT 24 Hours Saturday - Monday 3PM-11PM
- PT 16 Hours Friday & Saturday 11PM-7AM
- PT 16 Hours Sunday/Monday 7AM-3PM
Whitney - New Haven, CT:
- PT 16 Hours Friday & Saturday 3PM-11PM
Millbrook - Southington, CT:
- PT 24 Hours Monday, Friday, Saturday 7AM-3PM
- PT 16 Hours Friday/Saturday 11PM-7AM
Mount Vernon - Southington, CT:
- PT 16 Hours Overnight Fri & Sat 11PM-7AM
- PT 18 Hours Sunday - Tuesday 3PM-9PM
- PT 8 Hours Monday 3PM-11PM
- PT 8 Hours Saturday 7AM-3PM
Collindale - Meriden, CT:
- PT 16 Hours Overnight Friday & Saturday 11PM-7AM
- PT 8 Hours Monday 2PM-10PM
Marion Avenue - Plantsville, CT:
- PT 13 Hours Saturday 2PM-7PM & Sunday 2PM-10PM
- FT 40 Hours Sun 3PM-11PM, Tue 3PM-11PM & Thu-Sat 3PM-11PM
- PT 12 Hours Sunday 8AM-2PM & Saturday 8AM-2PM
- FT 40 Hours Mon 7AM-11AM, Tue 7AM-3PM, Wed 7AM - 11AM (Split Shift) 3PM-9PM, Thu 7AM-3PM & Fri 7AM-11AM (Split Shift) 2PM-8PM
- PT 24 Hours Sun 7AM-3PM, Mon 7AM-3PM & Sat 7AM-3PM
- PT 12 Hours Sun 8AM-2PM & Sat 8AM-2PM
Red Fox Run - Wolcott, CT:
- FT 40 Hours Tuesday - Saturday 2PM-10PM
- FT 40 Hours Sunday - Thursday 3PM-11PM
- FT 40 Hours Monday - Friday 7AM-3PM
- PT 24 Hours Friday - Sunday 3PM-11PM
- PT 32 Hours Fri - Sun 1PM-9PM & Mon 2PM-10PM
- PT 8-16 Hours Sat 7AM-3PM & Every other Wednesday Sun 2PM-10PM
- PT 8-16 Hours Sat 7AM-3PM & Every other Sunday 7AM-3PM
South Colony - Meriden, CT:
- PT 22 Hours Monday 3PM-10PM, Friday 3PM-11PM, Saturday 3PM-10PM
- PT 15 Hours Saturday 7AM-3PM & Friday 3PM-10PM
Middletown CRS - Middletown, CT:
- FT 40 Hours Sunday - Thursday 2PM-10PM
- PT 16 Hours Friday/Saturday 2PM-10PM
- PT 12 Hours Saturday/Sunday 8AM-2PM
- PT 24 Hours Monday - Thursday 3PM-9PM
Meriden CRS - Meriden, CT:
- PT 14 Hours Saturday 3PM-9PM & Sunday 3PM-11PM
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $17.77 - $18.98 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Please indicate which program you are applying for.
- Have you ever worked for Continuum of Care? If yes, which program were you hired to work.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- DDS Med Certification (Preferred)
- DDS PMT Certified (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person