Direct Support Professional (DSP) - North Haven - FT / PT

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Staff - Paid Training Provided

The Direct Support Professional (DSP} is the primary point of service direct care worker responsible to support adults with disabilities of all ages to lead self-directed lives and contribute to their communities. The DSP is responsible to assure that quality supports and consistent services are provided to people with disabilities in their homes and communities. General responsibilities include coaching and counseling; assisting with social, recreational, and educational activities; providing medical, nutritional, and behavioral support; including but not limited to lifting, walking with, transferring, and transporting individuals. For an even deeper understanding of the significant role of a DSP, we invite you to watch this realistic job preview :

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Benefits We Offer :

• Meaningful, Life Changing Careers
• Competitive Pay (starting @ $17.70 / hr., potential for $18.85 / hr. after 90 days)
• Enhanced Compensation for Holidays
• Pleasant, Supportive Atmosphere in a Casual Work Environment
• Employee Paid Time Off
• Employee Medical Health Benefits – 100% Employer Paid for Worker
• Dependent Medical Health Benefits – 50% Employer Paid for Dependents
• Enhanced Compensation for FT Employees who waive Medical Benefits
• Salary Based Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account Plans – HSA
• Flexible Savings Account Plans - FSA
• Supplemental Benefit Plans
• 401(k) Employee Retirement Plans
• Employee Referral Incentive Plan
• Opportunities for Overtime

About Our Mission :

GIL "Grounded In Love" Foundation Inc. is a private nonprofit organization celebrating 35 years of compassionate care and services for community residents with Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, and Autism in Connecticut. Our Values & Beliefs describe the kind of organization GIL is and also helps identify the kind of people who will fit our culture. If you want to know more about what it's like to work here, check us out at www.gilfoundation.com

What We are Looking for in a Direct Support Professional :

Experienced DSPs are encouraged to apply; however, we will also train the right people who fit this culture. We are seeking a friendly, helpful, and compassionate person, who is genuinely caring, will prioritize others over themselves, and can align with the following essential traits of outstanding Direct Support Professionals :

What a Direct Support Professional will be doing :

The following certifications will need to be obtained and approved within company policy guidelines :

Other Locations Available :

Company Description

About the Company & Our Mission :

GIL Foundation Inc. is a private nonprofit that provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism in CT. Since 1985, GIL has served community residents as a top-tier care provider with a strong reputation for quality services through DDS. We will be providing solid support from responsible Program Managers and Directors, highly qualified Nurses, and a super-supportive Administration.

Company Description

About the Company & Our Mission : \r\n\r\nGIL Foundation Inc. is a private nonprofit that provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and autism in CT. Since 1985, GIL has served community residents as a top-tier care provider with a strong reputation for quality services through DDS. We will be providing solid support from responsible Program Managers and Directors, highly qualified Nurses, and a super-supportive Administration.