Day Program Direct Support Professional - Full time (40hrs)
Company: The Arc Eastern Connecticut
Location: Norwich
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Arc Eastern Connecticut has
been providing services to individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We actively
champion for full community inclusion and are a licensed and
contracted service provider of the Connecticut Department of
Development Services. We provide residential, daytime, employment,
and social supports to people with IDD and their families. Come
join our team! Description: Our Direct Support Professionals are
committed to facilitate, model, and build skills that will lead to
the optimal independence of the people we support. Schedule: Mon -
Fri 7am-3pm Work Location: Norwich, CT Essential Functions: Deliver
training, support, and assistance to participants in the areas of
personal care, recreation and leisure, daily living skills, social
skills, health needs, personal preferences, exercising of
individual rights, community integration, and behavior management.
Participate in the design, implementation and monitoring of the
participants individualized support plan. Your observations and
opinions are crucial to tailoring an achievable plan. Accurately
administer prescribed medications to participants as ordered by
physicians. Accurately complete required documentation including
but not limited to program data, incident reports, daily log,
progress notes, and health records. Always ensure participants
health and safety including but not limited to prevention of abuse,
perform CPR, perform Standard First Aid, perform Heimlich
procedure, and evacuate participants in case of a fire. Providing
transportation to recreational and community activities Prepare
participants meals following published menus. Must have the ability
to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including
recreation, independence, communication, and health Expectations:
Demonstrates a positive work ethic. Can work with limited
supervision. Advocates for and protects participants’ rights in
accordance with Arc policies and procedures. Treats all individuals
in an age-appropriate manner, with respect and dignity, and to
encourage opportunities that promote choice. Maintains a mature and
positive attitude when dealing with program participants, staff,
families, the public and outside representatives. Works with a
spirit of cooperation with all departments. Carries out all job
responsibilities in a professional manner. Attends all agency staff
meetings and training sessions. Maintains attendance. Adheres to
policies on attendance, days of absence, and illness. Keeps
supervisor informed of any significant events or the need to modify
any area of the operation/activity. Serves as a positive and
appropriate role model for program participants. Provides advocacy
for participants based on their personal choice and their
individual plan. Develops and maintains positive relationships with
participants, their families, and providers. Responds to need of
participants, families, and providers in a timely and professional
manner. Minimum Qualifications: Prior experience working with
people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred
Must have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of
life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and
health Valid driver’s license required High School Diploma or GED
Required Applicants must possess basic computer aptitude and be
able to speak/write in English Benefits: Dental insurance Employee
assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off
Referral program Opportunities for advancement are offered. Helping
others is a reward that will stay with you the rest of your life.
The Arc Eastern Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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