Intellectual Disability - Direct Support Professional

Keystone Human Services

Newtown, CT, United States
Base: $19.25 ph - full time or pyrt time; $19.00 p...
Individualized person-directed support
Teaching daily living skills
Advocating for health and wellness
Our work focuses on inclusion and building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and fully participate in everything society has to offer

Job Summary

  • Our work focuses on inclusion and building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and fully participate in everything society has to offer.
  • As a Direct Support Professional, you will support adults by creating a healthy and engaging home setting, teaching and assisting with daily living skills, assisting with personal care, and advocating for the health and wellness of the people we support.
  • Keystone Human Services values health, wellbeing, and professional growth, offering a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401K, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

Our work focuses on inclusion and building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and fully participate in everything society has to offer.

Salary

Base: $19.25 per hour - Full Time or Part Time; $19.00 per hour - Casual/Per Diem; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, career advancement, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • individualized person-directed support
  • teaching daily living skills
  • advocating for health and wellness
  • creating a healthy home setting

Nice-to-have

  • inclusion and community building
  • professional growth opportunities
  • team collaboration and support

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Valid driver's license
  • Access to privately maintained and insured vehicle
  • Successful pre-employment process completion

Work Rights

Not specified

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