Harwinton (DSP) Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Marrakech is hiring compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide direct care and support to people with developmental and physical disabilities in residential and community-based settings. As a Direct Support Professional, you will help people develop daily living skills, increase independence, participate in their communities, and lead safe, meaningful lives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in human services, disability services, direct care, caregiving, residential support, community support, or behavioral health. Experience as a DSP, direct care worker, caregiver, residential counselor, personal care assistant (PCA), home health aide (HHA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), behavioral health technician, or human services professional is helpful, but not required. Paid training is provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s License.
- Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation.
- Ability to complete required training and obtain necessary certifications.
- Ability to safely assist with lifting, transfers, mobility, and personal care when required by the program.
- Dependability, patience, professionalism, and a commitment to treating every person with dignity and respect.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a DSP, direct care worker, caregiver, residential counselor, personal care assistant (PCA), home health aide (HHA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), behavioral health technician, or human services professional is helpful, but not required.
- Related direct care, caregiving, healthcare, behavioral health, disability services, or human services experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide respectful, person-centered direct care and support to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, meals, and daily routines.
- Support individuals with grocery shopping, meal preparation, household tasks, budgeting, recreational activities, and community participation.
- Promote independence, personal choice, skill development, community integration, and achievement of individual goals.
- Implement individualized service plans, behavioral support programs, teaching strategies, exercise programs, dietary instructions, and other recommended supports.
- Assist with health-related needs and administer medications after obtaining required certification.
- Safely assist with mobility, lifting, transfers, repositioning, and adaptive equipment according to each person’s service plan.
- Complete accurate documentation, including progress notes, communication logs, electronic records, medication records, incident reports, and safety documentation.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive home environment.
- Follow agency policies, program procedures, and required health and safety practices.
Benefits
- On-Demand Pay - Get paid when YOU need it!
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Voluntary and Group Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays and paid sick time
- One week of paid new employee training
- Ongoing paid training and career development
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral and Perfect Attendance bonuses
- Mileage reimbursement
- Staff recognition programs
- Homeownership assistance program
- Direct deposit
- Employee social events
- Auto, home, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts
- Paid and Unpaid Leave for: Bereavement, Jury Duty, Disaster Relief Volunteer, Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave, Military Leave
- Employer- Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees)
- External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees)
- 401K and Profit Sharing Plan
- DSP Credentialing through the NADSP
- Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities
- Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits
- Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to: Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay), Marrakech’s Homeownership Program, Perfect Attendance Bonus Program, Recruitment Referral Bonus, Other Corporate Discount Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
