Whole Life Inc.·Trumbull, Connecticut
Provide individualized person-centered care to individuals with disabilities by assisting with activities of daily living and promoting independence. Collaborate with the care team to implement care plans, administer medications, and maintain a safe, clean living environment.
Direct Support Professional: *Note about "temporary" positions*
Staff hired for Temporary Positions with Whole Life are regular, permanent Whole Life employees and eligible for the same union representation, benefits, and accruals as any other employee in their ACA classification.
The duration of a temporary position should not exceed 90 days. After 90 days, the employee may choose to request transfer to a different open position at their home location, may request transfer to a totally different Whole Life location, or take a layoff/termination should no open positions of interest be available.
Qualifications: & Skills
PROOF a High School diploma/ Transcripts/ GED equivalent.
PROOF a valid driver's license and a social security card, birth certificate, or passport.
All employees must pass a Background Check, DSS Abuse Registry Check, have a safe driving record. Post-hire, employees must pass a "Fit for Duty" physical and tuberculosis test within 30 days of hire.
Must be able to stand, move, twist, bend, kneel, reach, lift, and walk for the majority of your shift. Some positions require occasionally lifting up to 100lbs unassisted.
Must be able to document care given in English, and speak English with enough consistency to communicate with clients and co-workers verbally and written.
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.
We help them maintain jobs, encourage community and recreational activities, and assist in daily functions such as grocery shopping, cooking, and light cleaning.
We allow the people we serve to live better lives full of things to look forward to, personal choice, and pride.
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.
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.
All Whole Life DSP Positions are covered by a Healthcare Union. All DSP Positions will receive CPR and PMT certifications through Whole Life upon attendance of Orientation. Within 6 months of hire, all employees are required to have obtained their Medication Administration Certification through DSS, sponsored by Whole Life. All Whole Life Employees are subject to a 6-month probationary period, including a probationary starting salary. The completion of probation comes with a salary increase and more flexibility of use regarding Sick time, PTO, leave requests, transfers, etc.
Join our team and build a meaningful career, making a difference! Apply today!
Weekly Hours 38
Posting ID 041-03temp
Must possess a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with a safe driving record. Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 100lbs and pass background and health screenings.
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