Direct Support Professional (Bristol) (Newington)

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) – In-Home Supports

Location: Bristol and Newington, Connecticut

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM

Hours: 25 hours per week

Position Summary

Beta Care Services CT is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and responsible Direct Support Professional to provide individualized in-home and community-based support to an adult woman residing in Newington.

The DSP will pick up the individual from her day program at 3:00 PM and provide support until 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate must be punctual, engaging, patient, and committed to promoting the individual’s independence, safety, and participation in the community.

Primary Responsibilities

• Pick up the individual from her day program in Bristol at 3:00 PM and transport her safely to her home in Newington or scheduled community activities.

• Transport and accompany her to medical appointments and other scheduled appointments.

• Assist with planning, preparing, and cooking meals.

• Provide support with budgeting, purchases, and money-management skills.

• Assist with recreational and community-based activities.

• Encourage independence, informed choice, self-advocacy, and the development of daily living skills.

• Follow the individual’s Individual Plan, behavioral guidelines, and established support strategies.

• Maintain appropriate supervision and ensure the individual’s health and safety.

• Complete required service documentation accurately and on time.

• Communicate professionally with the individual, guardian, day program, agency management, and other members of the support team.

• Immediately report any health, safety, behavioral, or incident-related concerns in accordance with agency and DDS requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Valid Connecticut driver’s license.

• Reliable, registered, and insured vehicle.

• Safe driving record and willingness to transport the individual.

• Ability to pass all required background checks.

• Ability to complete required DDS and agency training.

• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Dependable and able to consistently work Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

• Prior experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be caring, patient, dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable supporting an individual with meal preparation, money management, appointments, transportation, and meaningful recreational activities in the community.

Employment Type: Part-time

Expected Hours: 25 hours per week

Work Setting: In-home and community-based support