Direct Support Professional DSP
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Job Location:
Torrington, CT - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 19 - 19
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Direct Support Professionals
Help yourself by helping others.
Direct Support Professionals Needed (DSPs)
The pay is $19.20/hour. We offer excellent benefits which include 3 weeks vacation in the first year. Our health insurance is unparalleled! There is NO deductible on most services and employees pay as little as $15.19 per week!
The Arc of Litchfield County Inc. (Larc) is seeking professional kind caring creative and energetic Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full and happy lives. Spend your days positively enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing support in every aspect of their lives.
Whether it is a vocational/day program or a home setting (group home and in-home setting) you can make a difference. Create fun and innovative activities to share with supported individuals. The DSP position is hands-on. You will provide personal care including personal hygiene food preparation transportation and recreational activities such as going to the movies shopping concerts dining out etc. All at no cost to you you get paid to help the people you support HAVE FUN!
We offer competitive pay and generous benefits including
- 12 Paidholidays.
- 15 Paid vacation days in the first year to start.
- 9 Paid sick days per year
- Competitive medical dental and vision plans.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company contribution.
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending reimbursement accounts.
We have full-time part-time and per diem opportunities across all shifts available
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QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- All necessary training is provided and paid.
- You must possess a high school diploma or GED and agree to background screening and pre-employment physical which includes drug screening.
- You must also be at least 21 years of age with a valid Connecticut drivers license and have a clean driving record.
- Some computer proficiency is necessary.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The DSP shall have essential physical skills: be able to run squat stoop/bend kneel climb stairs be able to lift at least 50 pounds (or ¼ own body weight) push/pull against potential resistance and be able to implement non-physical and physical interventions and CPR with individuals supported when needed.
- The DSP shall have adequate vision reading writing and documentation skills and hearing to perform the essential functions of the job.
- The DSP must have sufficient endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time.
- The DSP will be engaged in speaking sitting walking driving listening and in communicating both orally and in writing while performing his or her duties.
- The employee must be able to listen and respond to questions and instructions.
The qualifications physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will relationship.
LARC is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action is a drug free workplace. Testing for illegal substance use is a pre-employment requirement
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Children Activity
- Acquisition
- Data Entry
- Commissioning
- Administration Office
- Arbitration
About Company
The Arc of Litchfield County empowers individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities through inclusive programs, residential support, and advocacy.
