LARC- Direct Support Professionals Needed!

Help yourself, by helping others.

Direct Support Professionals Needed (DSPs)

The pay is $18.29/hour. We offer excellent benefits which include 3 weeks’ vacation in the first year. Our health insurance is unparalleled! There is NO deductible on most services and employees pay as little as $10.16 per week!

The Arc of Litchfield County, Inc. (Larc), is seeking professional, kind, caring, creative, and energetic Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full and happy lives. Spend your days positively enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing support in every aspect of their lives.

Whether it is a vocational/day program, or a home setting (group home and in-home setting), you can make a difference. Create fun and innovative activities to share with supported individuals. The DSP position is hands-on. You will provide personal care including personal hygiene, food preparation, transportation, and recreational activities, such as going to the movies, shopping, concerts, dining out, etc. All at no cost to you, you get paid to help the people you support HAVE FUN!

Requirements

All necessary training is provided and paid.
You must possess a high school diploma or GED and agree to background screening and pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening.
You must also be at least 21 years of age with a valid Connecticut driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
Some computer proficiency is necessary.

We offer competitive pay and generous benefits, including

12 Paid holidays.
15 Paid vacation days in the first year to start.
9 Paid sick days per year

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer-paid life insurance.
401(k) plan with company contribution.
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending reimbursement accounts.

We have full-time, part-time and per diem opportunities across all shifts available

APPLY TODAY at: litchfieldarc.org/jobs

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer who embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are a drug-free workplace. All applicants are subject to a pre-employment occupational health physical, which includes drug screening.