Intellectual Disability - Direct Support Professional

Keystone Human Services•East Hartford, CT

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About The Position

Key Human Services, a subsidiary of Keystone Human Services, is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide individualized, person-directed support to adults in the areas of intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. The work emphasizes inclusion and building communities where everyone can thrive and fully participate in society. Direct Support Professionals help create a healthy, engaging home setting; teach and assist with daily living skills; provide personal care; and advocate for the health and wellness of the people they support. Full-time, part-time, and casual/per-diem hours are available. Pay is $20.75 per hour for full-time or part-time work and $20.50 per hour for casual/per-diem work. Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability, and against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The job description is intended to convey the general nature and level of work and is not a comprehensive list of duties or qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Effective communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.
Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, person-directed support to adults with intellectual disabilities, mental health needs, and autism.
Create a healthy and engaging home setting.
Teach and assist with daily living skills.
Assist with personal care.
Advocate for the health and wellness of the people supported.