DSP Day Program Part Time WeekDays in Hamden
Hamden, CT - USA
Job Summary
Make a Difference Every Day Join Our Team as a Day Program Specialist / Direct Support Professional!
Location: Hamden CT
Schedule: Part-Time MondayFriday 930 AM 2:45 PM (or TBD 9-245p)
Position Type: Day Program / Direct Care
Are you looking for a meaningful career where your work truly matters Join our dedicated team supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in a caring and supportive day program setting.
As a Day Program Specialist / Direct Support Professional (DSP) youll play a vital role in empowering participants to reach their fullest potential-socially physically and emotionally-while ensuring their safety dignity and independence are always prioritized.
- Provide hands-on support with daily living activities including hygiene meals and mobility
- Implement individualized program plans and engage participants in enriching activities
- Foster a positive respectful and inclusive environment
- Support community outings and meaningful social experiences
- Maintain accurate documentation using agency systems
- Assist with safe transportation of participants using agency vehicles
- Respond calmly and effectively to behavioral or emergency situations
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Connecticut drivers license with a clean driving record
- Ability to obtain CPR First Aid AED and Medication Administration certifications
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Comfort using computers and basic software
- A compassionate patient and reliable approach to care
This is an active hands-on role that includes:
- Assisting with lifting transferring personal care/hygiene and mobility support
- Frequent standing walking bending and reaching
- Working in environments with varying noise levels and conditions
- Attend community outings and events with indivduals
- driving agency vehicles
- Following safety sanitation and infection control protocols
- Consistent weekday schedule no nights or weekends
- Rewarding work that makes a real impact
- Supportive team environment
If youre compassionate dependable and ready to support others in living meaningful lives we encourage you to apply today!
Apply now and start a career that truly matters.
ARC is an EEOC employer. Employment is at-will in accordance with organizational policy.