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Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Individualized Home Supports
Butler Rescue Hands, Inc. is seeking a dependable, patient, and experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide Individualized Home Supports (IHS) to an adult individual in the Norwalk, CT area.
Pay: $22.50 per hour mileage reimbursement
The right candidate will actively support the individual with daily living skills, communication, personal care, community participation, safety, independence, and meaningful activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide Individualized Home Supports in the individual's family home and community
- Assist and prompt with ADLs, personal hygiene, grooming, and daily routines
- Encourage consistent use of an established communication device
- Provide close supervision and maintain safety in the home and community
- Support participation in meaningful community-based activities
- Encourage independence with household and daily living skills
- Plan and participate in activities based on the individual's interests, including arts and crafts, music, and community outings
- Provide calm redirection and support when needed
- Maintain a structured, predictable, and person-centered routine
- Complete accurate documentation at the end of each shift
- Communicate concerns or significant changes promptly to supervisory staff
What We're Looking For
- Patient, calm, dependable, and consistent
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
- Autism experience strongly preferred
- Comfortable providing hands-on personal care when required
- Comfortable supporting an individual with limited verbal communication
- Able to provide close supervision during community outings
- Creative and willing to develop meaningful activities — this position is not simply transportation/companionship
- Able to follow an Individual Plan, safety protocols, and agency procedures
- Professional when working with families and members of the individual's support team
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to successfully complete required background checks
- CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
- Ability to complete required DDS and agency training
- Previous DSP, IHS, IDD, Autism, or similar experience strongly preferred
- Must be reliable and committed to the agreed-upon schedule
Position Details
Pay: $22.50/hour
Mileage: Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related/community transportation
Location: Norwalk, CT
Service: Individualized Home Supports (IHS)
Agency: Butler Rescue Hands, Inc.
Schedule: Weekly hours and schedule are currently being finalized.
Applicants should include their weekday and weekend availability when applying.
Butler Rescue Hands, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $21.50 - $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $23