Direct Support Associate

Mosaic•Cheshire, CT

About The Position

Mosaic is seeking Direct Support Professionals to support and guide people as they learn daily living skills and take part in life activities, with the goal of helping them live as independently as possible. The role involves creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and discover, and helping them identify and achieve personally meaningful goals. The Direct Support Associate monitors the comfort and safety of the people served and helps ensure their medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met. The role also provides emotional support and assistance with general housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry. No experience is needed; thorough training is provided. The starting wage is $20.16, and the posting mentions a daily-pay option.

Requirements

Desire to make a positive difference in people's lives; no experience is needed, and thorough training is provided.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid U.S. driver's license where applicable.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Effective, clear written and verbal communication.
Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities while communicating honestly about timelines, challenges, and questions.
Frequent physical activity, including extended periods of standing, walking, and bending, with occasional sitting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, crouching, squatting, and balancing.
Constant reaching between knee and shoulder level, with frequent reaching below knee level and overhead.
Ability to independently lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, push or pull up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and safely transfer 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

The posting describes desirable qualities including being helpful, a good listener, a dedicated teacher, an advocate, proactive, punctual, inclusive, and passionate about helping others.

Responsibilities

Assist with development of daily living skills and participation in life activities.
Help people identify and achieve goals important to them so they can live as independently as possible.
Monitor the comfort and safety of the people served.
Help ensure medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met.
Provide emotional support.
Assist with general housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.