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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center
Waterbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/21/2026

📍 Waterbury, CT

đź•’ Full-Time | Monday-Friday | No Weekends

đź•’ 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

đź’˛ $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

  • âś” Monday-Friday schedule — no nights or weekends

  • âś” 10 paid holidays per year

  • âś” Paid time off (PTO) and sick time

  • âś” Health insurance benefits

  • âś” 401(k) eligibility after one year

  • âś” Paid training and ongoing professional development

  • âś” 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.



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