Direct Support Associate

Mosaic • Middletown, CT

4d

About The Position

Direct Support Associates provide support and guidance to people served as they learn and develop daily living skills and participate in life activities, with the goal of helping them live as independently as possible. The role involves helping people identify and achieve personally important goals, maintaining their comfort and safety, and ensuring medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met. Associates also provide emotional support and assist with general housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.

Mosaic describes its workplace commitment as creating an environment where everyone has the chance to contribute and succeed. No prior experience is needed; thorough training is provided.

Requirements

• Desire to make a positive difference in people's lives; no prior experience is needed, and training is provided.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid U.S. driver's license where applicable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective, clear written and verbal communication.
• Good time-management skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities while communicating honestly about timelines, challenges, and questions.
• Work requires frequent physical activity, including extended standing, walking, and bending; occasional sitting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, crouching, squatting, and balancing; constant reaching between knee and shoulder level; frequent reaching below knee level and overhead; occasional independent lifting up to 25 pounds; frequent pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds of force; and ability to safely transfer 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for helping others.
• Punctuality and a commitment to exceeding expectations.
• A helpful, attentive, inclusive, and advocacy-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing daily living skills and life activities by creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and discover.
• Help people identify and achieve goals that are important to them.
• Monitor the comfort and safety of the people served.
• Ensure medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met.
• Provide emotional support.
• Assist with general housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.

Benefits

• Daily Pay, offering a way to get paid for work each day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED