Individual Home Support needed for Adult

Posted Tue, Jun 3rd

Watertown , CT 06762
United States

Morning Afternoons Late afternoon Evening Days Weekend

30 hours per week

$17.77 per hour

Job Type

Individual Home Support

Age of client

Adult

Description

Feel good about where you work and what you do!

We are Aspire Living & Learning, a non-profit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The DSP will provide support with daily activities, including household chores, meal preparation, recreational activities, learning activities, and physical fitness activities. The DSP will represent the needs, wants, and interest of individuals served or supported by the program, and provide input on program planning and implementation for individuals.

Our ideal candidate:

Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities in a professional setting strongly preferred.
Basic computer skills, experience using Therap a plus!
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid driver’s license required, with at least 3 years of driving experience.

Our employees enjoy working with a fun team of dedicated professionals and believe in a healthy work/life balance. In addition, eligible employees will receive:

Full health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care
403(b) retirement plan and employer matching contribution
Paid sick and personal days
Focus on ongoing professional development
Opportunities for advancement – many of our employees have 20+ years of tenure and hold leadership positions after joining us as Direct Support Professionals!
Life insurance (equal to twice your salary!)
Short and long-term disability

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Requirements

Valid drivers license