• Day Program Direct Support Professional

    The Arc of Litchfield County, Inc. (Torrington, CT)


    Day Program Direct Support Professional

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Main St DSO - TORRINGTON, CT

    Position Type

    Full Time

     

    Salary Range

     

    $18.29 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Negligible

     

    Job Shift

     

    1st Shift

     

    Job Posting Date(s)

     

    Start Date

     

    07/01/2025

     

    Day Direct Support Professionals

     

    LARC's programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are expanding! We are in need of Direct Support Professionals/Recreational Specialists in our Day Programs.

     

    Hours: 8:00am-3:30pm Monday - Friday. Pay is $18.29/hour. Excellent benefits with3 weeks' vacation in the first year. Unparalleled health insurance! There is NO deductible on most services, and employees pay as little as $15.19 per week!

     

    Positions require hands-on care to assist individuals with activities of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, and social and recreational activities. ​Competitive Starting Wages & Generous Benefits:

     

    + Generous paid time off includes:

    + + 12 Paid holidays.

    + 15 Paid Vacation Days in the first year to start.

    + 12 Paid Sick days per year

    + Paid training.

    + Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.

    + Employer-paid life insurance.

    + 401(k) plan with company match.

    + Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending reimbursement accounts.

    SUMMARY

    Be responsible for the health, well-being, and development of individuals we serve. Work in conjunction with other staff members to provide the best possible care for all individuals. Support the LARC mission, vision, and guiding principles.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Maintain required levels of supervision, support, and responsibility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

    + Demonstrate the ability and willingness to support individuals with a wide variety of needs, including personal care, and mobility as needed.

    + Prepare and maintain records of an individual’s progress and services performed, reporting any changes in an individual’s condition to a manager or supervisor.

    + Ability to safely operate a multi-passenger, handicapped-accessible vehicle, adhering to all laws and regulations.

    + Develop engaging social and recreational activities.

    QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING:

    QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING:

    + All necessary training is provided and paid.

    + You must possess a high school diploma or GED and agree to a background screening and physical.

    + You must also be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and 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 employer. LARC is a drug free workplace. Testing for illegal substance use is a pre-employment requirement

     

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