Arc of Greater New Haven, Inc.·Hamden, Connecticut
Provide direct support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting with hygiene, meals, and mobility. Facilitate community outings and follow individualized care plans while maintaining accurate documentation.
We'd Love to Have You Join Us!
Day Program Specialist / Direct Support Professional Wanted Where: Hamden, CT When: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM - home for evenings and weekends, every time We're a close-knit day program team supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and honestly, we're excited to find the right person to grow with us.
If you're kind, patient, and looking for work that actually feels good at the end of the day, we'd really love to meet you.
As our Day Program Specialist / DSP, you'll spend your days helping participants with things like hygiene, meals, and getting around safely, while also jumping into fun activities and community outings that bring real joy to their week.
You'll follow along with each person's individualized plan, keep simple notes in our system, and help drive our agency vehicle on outings.
Most of all, you'll help create a space that feels warm, respectful, and genuinely welcoming.
Here's what we hope you bring: a high school diploma or GED, a valid CT driver's license with a clean record, and willingness to get CPR, First Aid, and AED certified (we'll help guide you through that, and Medication Administration training too if it's needed for the role).
Good communication, basic computer comfort, and a caring, steady attitude go a long way here.
Some days you'll be on your feet a lot, helping with lifts, transfers, and mobility support, and staying alert for anyone's needs.
It's active work, but it's also incredibly rewarding.
If this sounds like you, we'd genuinely love to hear from you.
Apply today; we can't wait to meet you!
ARC is an EEOC employer.
Employment is at-will, per organizational policy.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid CT driver's license with a clean record. Candidates must be willing to obtain CPR, First Aid, AED, and Medication Administration certifications.
Market context
In Connecticut, Day Program DSP roles are often in steady demand because providers need dependable staff who can support daily routines and community participation. These positions are competitive because employers look for candidates with a clean driving record, flexibility, and readiness to complete CPR, First Aid, AED, and Medication Administration training. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and certification plan before applying.
