Direct Support Associate (Part Time)

Mosaic • Manchester, CT

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About The Position

Mosaic is seeking a Direct Support Associate to support and guide people as they learn and develop daily living skills and participate in life activities, helping them live as independently as possible. The role involves creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and discover; helping them identify and achieve personally important goals; monitoring their comfort and safety; and ensuring their medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met. The associate also provides emotional support and assists with general housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.

The position is described as part-time and offers a starting wage of $20.16. Daily Pay is available as a way to access pay daily. No prior experience is needed, and thorough training is provided.

Requirements

• Desire to make a positive difference in people's lives; no 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 written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and communicate 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, frequent reaching below knee level, and overhead reaching.
• Occasional independent lifting up to 25 pounds, frequent pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds of force, and the ability to safely transfer 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• A passion for helping others.
• Reliability and punctuality, with a desire to exceed expectations.
• A flexible, proactive approach to responsibilities and improving processes.
• An inclusive, people-oriented approach and willingness to advocate for others.

Responsibilities

• Support people in developing daily living skills and participating in life activities.
• Create an environment where people can learn, grow, and discover.
• Help people identify and achieve the goals most important to them.
• 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 duties.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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