Direct Support Professional (DSP)

📍 Waterbury, CT

🕒 Full-Time | Monday-Friday | No Weekends

🕒 7

• 00
• AM - 3:00
• PM or 8:00
• AM - 4:00 PM

💲 $18.26 per hour

Community Inclusion Specialist

Why join easterseals?

Looking for a meaningful career with a steady weekday schedule? Easterseals is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with disabilities in community day, employment, and transition programs in the Greater Waterbury area.

What We Offer

• ✔ Monday-Friday schedule — no nights or weekends
• ✔ 10 paid holidays per year
• ✔ Paid time off (PTO) and sick time
• ✔ Health insurance benefits
• ✔ 401(k) eligibility after one year
• ✔ Paid training and ongoing professional development
• ✔ A rewarding career helping people build independence and reach their goals

What you’ll do

• As a DSP, you’ll support adults with disabilities in community and employment settings by:
• Assisting with daily living, social, and vocational skills
• Supporting individuals at community activities and work sites
• Encouraging independence, choice, and community inclusion
• Providing transportation to program activities and job sites
• Helping with personal care when needed (eating, dressing, toileting)
• Supporting janitorial/vocational training tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, restroom cleaning, and trash removal
• Completing daily documentation and following individual support plans

• What we’re looking for
• Must be 21 years or older
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Compassionate, reliable, patient, and willing to learn

Experience we value

• We encourage applicants with professional or personal experience supporting individuals with disabilities to apply, including:
• DSPs, CNAs, PCAs, or caregivers
• Healthcare, human services, behavioral health, or special education experience
• Job coaching or vocational support experience
• Experience supporting a family member or loved one with a disability.

Ready to make a difference?

Join a team where your work matters every day. Apply today to become a Direct Support Professional with Easterseals in Waterbury, CT.

Monday-Friday 7-3pm or 8-4pm