Direct Support Professional - Day Program Weekdays Shift
Arc of Greater New Haven•Hamden, CT
•Onsite
About The Position
Join ARC as a Day Program Specialist and spend your days helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) learn, connect, explore, and grow. You'll be home before dinner, with nights and weekends all yours. This is a part-time role, Monday-Friday, with shifts available between 8:45 AM and 2:45 PM. No nights, no weekends, no holidays, and no on-call duties. The role offers work that matters, a supportive team, and training for necessary certifications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Connecticut driver's license with a clean driving record
- Willingness to obtain CPR, First Aid, AED, and Medication Administration certifications
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Comfortable using computers and basic software
- Patient, compassionate, and dependable
Nice To Haves
- No prior experience is needed to begin building a meaningful career.
Responsibilities
- Cheering someone on as they master a new skill or reach a personal goal
- Getting out in the community on outings, events, and activities that make life fuller
- Supporting independence with daily routines like meals, personal care, and mobility, always with dignity and respect
- Leading engaging activities built around each person's individual program plan
- Keeping everyone safe, including driving participants in agency vehicles and responding calmly when situations arise
- Documenting progress using our agency systems
Benefits
- Training provided: We'll help you obtain CPR, First Aid, AED, PMT and Medication Administration certifications if required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
