Job description

Direct Support Associate - Multiple Openings

Shift Options:

6:30 AM - 2:00 PM

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

About Us
Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut is a nonprofit organization committed to creating a community of equity and inclusion for all. For over 75 years, we’ve been empowering individuals with disabilities and veterans by providing access to healthcare, education, and employment. At Easterseals, your work makes a lasting impact on people's lives.

What’s in it for You?
By joining us as a Direct Support Associate, you'll play a meaningful role in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Plus, you’ll benefit from:

Competitive Pay starting at $17.25/hour

Generous Paid Time Off, including paid holidays

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: United Healthcare medical, dental, and vision options

Retirement Benefits: 100% company match on your first 5% contribution

Secure Document and Electronics Destruction Services for you and your household

Company-Paid Insurance: Life, disability, and AD&D coverage

Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and growth opportunities to help you advance your career

Your Role as a Direct Support Associate
In our Day Support Options program, you will engage individuals with developmental disabilities in meaningful activities and work closely with them to help achieve their personal goals. You will also contribute to their individual development plans (IDPs), encouraging progress and helping participants thrive both in our center and out in the community.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Transportation: Safely driving participants to and from activities in company vehicles

Participant Engagement: Leading fun and enriching activities like arts and crafts, job skills, community involvement, socializing, light exercise, music, and more

Goal Support: Assisting participants in achieving goals outlined in their individual development plans (IDPs)

Personal Care: Supporting participants with daily living activities, including lifting, bathroom, transferring, or repositioning when necessary

Record Keeping: Documenting attendance, goals, and behaviors using our online system, Therap

What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking caring and reliable individuals who want to make a difference:

Experience: At least 2 years of experience in human services, supporting individuals with disabilities

Driving: Valid driver’s license with 5+ years of clean driving experience (company vehicles provided)

Dependability: Strong attendance record and reliability are key

Certifications (Optional but a Plus): CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, and Physical/Psychological Management Training certifications are a bonus

Ready to Join a Mission that Matters?
If you’re passionate about helping others and looking for a role where your work truly makes an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that’s changing lives every day!

Americans With Disabilities Act

Easterseals complies with all aspects of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and /or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required functions of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person