Vaccine Mandate - All employees are required to be fully vaccinated prior to hire, absent an approved accommodation. May be required to practice social distancing/universal precautions, wearing of masks regardless of vaccination status, including daily temperature checks.

Job Title: Direct Support Professional DSP - 1 & DSP - 2 (DSP 2 must be med certified and able to pass meds)

Status: Hourly: Full Time, Part Time, & Per Diem

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. 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

Various positions through out the Lebanon & Norwich, CT

Fulltime, Part-time and Per diem 1st, 2nd and 3rds shifts availability

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.25 - $18.43 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:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to be fully vaccinated prior to hire, absent an approved accommodation. May be required to practice social distancing/universal precautions, wearing of masks regardless of vaccination status, including daily temperature checks.

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: One location

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