About this opportunity
The Supported Living Group lists this Direct Support Professionals opportunity in groton, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Direct Support ProfessionalsFounded and headquartered in Danielson in 2006, with additional program locations established in Avon and Bethany Connecticut, The Supported Living Group (SLG) provides industry leading non-medical community based and person centered support services throughout the state of Connecticut.This position serves a Male Individual. In accordance with state and federal regulations, Male gender is a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) for this role due to personal care and privacy needs.What you need to be qualified for this job:Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingA commitment to the health and wellbeing of othersFlexibilityAbility to work as a teamCan do attitudeDesire to improve the quality of life for a person with disabilitiesExperience working with disabled individuals preferredA high school education (or GED)Reliable transportationValid Drivers licenseMust be at least 18 years or olderPersonal cell phonePersonal Care Assistant (PCA): Provides assistance with the following: eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living; or supervision and cueing of these activities without actual hands-on assistance. Direct Care Staff needed as well for all locations. Hiring for multiple Positions.This job will require you to work in the homes and communities of the individuals we serve. While each individual may have different hours, we have 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift responsibilities 7 days a week. This allows for flexibility in your work week. The majority of the individuals that we serve have services that require someone to be in their home 24 hours a day. There are some individuals that are case by case basis where they have as little as 4 hours per day.It is SLG's philosophy that all individuals have the right to reside in the communities of their choice while being supported to pursue life and professional goals that are personally meaningful and enriching. If you feel that you are able to embody the SLG philosophy, then the next step is to fill out our online application.
Worksite address
groton, CT, 06340, US
Who can apply
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