Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Brooklyn, CT, and the listed schedule totals 15 weekly hours: Friday 6:00 AM–10:00 AM, Saturday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, and Thursday 6:00 AM–9:00 AM. Compensation is listed as $20.06 per year. Whole Life supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Connecticut. The role provides individualized, person-centered support that promotes clients’ independence, safety, dignity, and community participation. The professional implements care plans and assists with daily living, health-related needs, and personal goals.

What you'll do

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation
• administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support medical appointments
• maintain a clean and safe living environment
• engage clients in social activities and community outings
• use mobility equipment with proper techniques
• document activities, observations, and incidents
• maintain confidentiality
• and implement individualized care plans.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

person-centered care

developmental disabilities

activities of daily living

medication support

community integration

brooklyn ct

whole life

part-time

15 hours weekly

saturday schedule

sunday schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental and health insurance, paid orientation, paid time off, paid training, 401(k), and healthcare pension
• some benefits depend on employment classification and ACA eligibility.

Why this role

Whole Life provides CPR and PMT certifications through orientation and sponsors required medication-administration certification within six months of hire.

About the employer

Whole Life Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.