Direct Support Associate

Mosaic•North Haven, CT

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing support and guidance to individuals as they learn and develop important daily living skills and life activities to live as independently as possible. The ideal candidate is a natural helper, a good listener, a dedicated teacher, a proud advocate, and a proactive individual who is always looking for ways to add value and improve processes.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
Valid U.S. driver's license required, where applicable.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Work requires frequent physical activity including extended periods of standing, walking, and bending with occasional periods of sitting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, crouching, squatting and balancing.
Work also requires constant reaching between knee and shoulder level as well as frequent reaching below knee level and overhead.
Work requires occasional independent lifting up to 25 pounds, frequent push/pull up to 40 pounds of force and the ability to safely transfer 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A passion for helping others
An effective, clear communicator - both written and verbal
Practically always on time (or early) and strive to exceed expectations whenever possible
Excellent time management skills and able to juggle multiple responsibilities while communicating honestly about timelines, challenges, and questions.
Willingness to do whatever it takes and the phrase "That's not my job" is not a part of your vocabulary.
A belief in and practice of inclusion; a people person.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development of important daily living skills and life activities by creating an environment where people can learn, grow and discover.
Help people identify and achieve the goals most important to them in order to live their best life possible.
Monitor the comfort and safety of the people we serve while ensuring their medical, nutritional and personal care needs are being met.
Demonstrate emotional support while assisting with general housekeeping, meal preparation and laundry duties.