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CWs Core Values: Mission Driven Teamwork Makes Us Stronger & Everyone Brings Value!

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Hiring: Direct Support Professional (DSP) No Experience Required!

• Location:Watertown CT
• Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00am to 2:00pm OR 9:00am to 3:00pm

We are looking for a caring and reliable Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our Day Program team where you will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and help them build independence engage in the community and enjoy meaningful daily activities.

• Help adults with disabilities with daily needs such as eating grooming using the restroom and moving safely throughout the program.
• Teach and support skills like communication social interaction and daily living by modeling positive behaviors encouraging participation and guiding individuals through everyday tasks.
• Lead and join group and oneâonâone activitiessuch as arts and crafts games music exercise and lifeâskills lessonsto promote learning confidence and fun.
• Support participants during community outings volunteer opportunities and recreational activities.
• Drive the company van to safely transport participants to outings like bowling parks museums and other community events.
• Keep participants safe by following all health behavior and emergency procedures.
• Accurately document daily activities progress and any incidents.
• Attend required trainings and ongoing professional development to maintain skills and certifications.
• Follow all program policies state regulations and ethical standards.

What Youll Need to be Successful:

• No experience No problem! We provide all the training you need.
• Comfortable working with adults with disabilities.
• Willingness to learn new skills follow guidance and take part in ongoing training
• Ability to assist with personal care and physical support as needed.
• Must have a valid Real ID.
• Must have a Valid drivers license.

Bonus if You Have These Skills:

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Compassion patience and a genuine desire to help others.
• Reliable responsible and able to work well as part of a team
• Strong communication patience and problemâsolving skills.
• Ability to stay calm patient and positive in a variety of situations.

Why Youll Love This Job:

• Youll be a part of a mission-driven team that values your hard work and helps you grow.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advancementgrow your career with us!

Take a glimpse into why CW might be the right place for you: Our Generous Benefits Package:

• Employer Sponsored Benefits Includes:
  • Insurance - Medical Dental Vision
  • Telemedicine
  • Retirement Plan & Match Options
  • Disability Plans
  • Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Group Term Life
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • Sick & Personal Time
• Voluntary Benefits Offered Includes:
  • Hospital Indemnity Accident Critical Illness & Voluntary Life

Physical Environmental & Emotional Demands:

• Youll be active throughout the day which may include walking standing bending lifting up to 25 lbs and helping individuals with mobility needs.
• You may assist with personal care tasks such as hygiene dressing or feeding depending on the needs of the individuals you support.
• Driving a company van is part of the job so youll need to be comfortable behind the wheel and able to safely transport participants to activities and appointments.
• The environment can be lively and fast-paced with group activities outings and occasional changes in routine.
• Youll work both indoors and outdoors including parks community centers and other public spaces. Weather conditions may vary.
• Emotionally the role requires patience empathy and a positive attitude. Youll be supporting individuals with varying abilities behaviors and communication styles.
• Some days may be challenging but the rewards of building relationships and making a difference are deeply fulfilling.
• Youll need to stay calm under pressure be flexible with unexpected changes and maintain a supportive and respectful approach at all times.
• Reasonable accommodations can be provided.

CWs Core Values: Mission Driven Teamwork Makes Us Stronger & Everyone Brings Value!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications merit and business needs without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Company Overview: CW Resources a part of CW Group is a national non-profit organization that has been delivering mission-driven high-quality services for more than 60 years. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. Were proud to offer a wide range of services from vocational rehabilitation programs to delivering healthy food options through the Meals on Wheels program. Our dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening communities drives everything we do and we continue to work toward a brighter more welcoming future for all.

Pay Transparency Disclaimer: We are committed to pay transparency. Compensation for this role is determined in good faith and based on jobârelated factors such as skills experience education and internal equity in accordance with applicable law. Employees and applicants may request additional compensation information as permitted by law.

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority