Whole Life Inc.·Ellington, Connecticut
Provide comprehensive person-centered care to individuals with disabilities by assisting with activities of daily living and promoting independence. Collaborate with families and managers to implement personalized care plans and ensure client safety and dignity.
Whole Life is seeking compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professionals to join our team!
DSP's are a vital component in providing comprehensive and individualized person-centered care to individuals with developmental, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities.
This rewarding position focuses on enhancing the quality of life for our clients by supporting their activities of daily living (ADL's), promoting independence, and encouraging community integration.
The role requires building trusting relationships with clients and their families, ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being at all times.
The Direct Support Professional collaborates closely with managers, providers and family members to effectively and consistently implement personalized care plans while contributing to client empowerment by assisting in the achievement of personal goals, leading to enriching and fulfilling lives.
Qualifications: & Skills
For nearly 40 years, Whole Life has proudly served as a non-profit resource, support network, and lifeline for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Connecticut. Today, with 31 homes and programs statewide, our mission remains rooted in person-centered care—empowering each individual to build the supports they need to live a meaningful, fulfilling life where their hopes and dreams are truly within reach.
If you’re looking for work that is meaningful, dynamic, and a little bit challenging in the best way, you might be exactly who we’re looking for. Join us and train to become a Whole Life Direct Support Professional—make a difference every single day.
Join our team and build a meaningful career, making a difference! Apply today!
Weekly Hours 40
Posting ID 625-02
Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. Experience in group homes or direct support and First Aid/CPR certification are preferred.
Market context
Direct Support Professional openings in Connecticut are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in group homes and community-based care settings. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable candidates with a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and preferred experience in direct support or group homes, plus First Aid/CPR. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and highlight any hands-on care experience in your application.
