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Direct Support Professional (Day Program)

UCP of Eastern CT
Waterford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

We are searching for someone who is passionate about helping and advocating for others and we are willing to train the right candidate! At UCP, you will be a valued member of the team, expanding your network and your abilities. Join our team of talented professionals and take your career to the next level while changing the lives of the people we support.

About this Position :

This is a full-time (Monday - Friday) 1st shift position (8 : 45am - 4 : 15pm) . It is primarily based in an Adult Day Program setting at our Quaker Hill, CT location. Our mission is focused on community involvement and as such, we require occasional work in the community with the individuals. You will provide direct care and services centered on enhancing and enriching each Individual's life while promoting independence, self-esteem, respect, and choice.

Position Summary & Job Details :

In this position, the Direct Support Professional provides direct care and services to individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities.

  • Provide direct care including but not limited to toileting and personal hygiene.
  • Respond to and act on any accident, emergency, incident, and medical problem.
  • Provide skill-building and sensory stimulating activities that center on enriching each participant's life.
  • Act as an advocate and a role model for the individuals and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.
  • Provide transportation to / from the program, the individuals homes and the community, using an agency vehicle.
  • Complete the necessary documentation in Therap and / or other recordkeeping sources.

Key Benefits :

  • Ongoing training provided!
  • Competitive pay, with pay increases annually
  • Discounted Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Match Program & Profit Sharing
  • Generous PTO policy; accrues immediately upon hire
  • Tuition Discounts at select colleges
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Free Employee Assistance Program
  • Requirements :

  • Current driver's license, auto insurance & clean driving record
  • CPR, First Aid, and PMT Certification (can be certified upon hire, if needed)
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Willingness to assist individuals with personal hygiene / toileting
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated technology competency
  • Education & Experience :

  • High School Diploma required
  • Six months to two years related experience, desired but not required
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