Direct Support Associate

Mosaic•Bloomfield, CT

4d•$20

About The Position

The Direct Support Associate provides 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 includes supporting individuals in identifying and achieving personally important goals, monitoring their comfort and safety, and ensuring their medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met. Associates also provide emotional support and assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry. The role is suited to someone who is passionate about helping others, communicates clearly, manages time effectively, is dependable and willing to take initiative, and values inclusion. No prior experience is needed; thorough training is provided. The starting wage is $20.16. A daily-pay option is also mentioned.

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 of age.
Valid U.S. driver's license required where applicable.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Effective time management 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; occasional sitting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, crouching, squatting, and balancing.
Constant reaching between knee and shoulder level, as well as frequent reaching below knee level and overhead.
Occasional independent lifting of up to 25 pounds, frequent pushing or pulling with up to 40 pounds of force, and ability to safely transfer 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Dependability and punctuality, with a desire to exceed expectations.
A helpful, empathetic, and supportive approach to others.
Advocacy for people who need a voice.
A willingness to take initiative, improve processes, and contribute beyond assigned tasks.
An inclusive, people-oriented outlook.

Responsibilities

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