Direct Service Support Worker - Overnights Full Time & Part Time
Company: GIL Foundation
Location: Cheshire
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $18.45-$19.45 Direct
Service Support Worker - Overnights Full Time & Part Time The
Client Support Coordinator is the primary point of service direct
care worker responsible to support adults with disabilities of all
ages to lead self-directed lives and contribute to their
communities. The DSP is responsible to assure that quality supports
and consistent services are provided to people with disabilities in
their homes and communities. General responsibilities include
coaching and counseling; assisting with social, recreational, and
educational activities; providing medical, nutritional, and
behavioral support; including but not limited to lifting, walking
with, transferring, and transporting individuals. For an even
deeper understanding of the significant role of a DSP, we invite
you to watch this realistic job preview, Benefits We Offer
Meaningful, Life Changing Careers Enhanced Compensation for
Weekends Enhanced Compensation for Holidays Pleasant, Supportive
Atmosphere in a Casual Work Environment Employee Paid Time Off
Employee Medical Health Benefits 100% Employer Paid for Worker
Dependent Medical Health Benefits 50% Employer Paid for Dependents
Enhanced Compensation for FT Employees who waive Medical Benefits
Salary Based Life Insurance Health Savings Account Plans HSA
Supplemental Benefit Plans 401(k) Employee Retirement Plans
Employee Referral Incentive Plan Opportunities for Overtime Watch a
Realistic Job Preview using the Link and Password: URL:
https://vimeo.com/382623907 | Password: GILFdn-RJP1/2024 About Our
Mission GIL "Grounded In Love" Foundation Inc. is a private
nonprofit organization celebrating 35 years of compassionate care
and services for community residents with Intellectual
Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, and Autism in
Connecticut. Our Values & Beliefs describe the kind of organization
GIL is and also helps identify the kind of people who will fit our
culture. If you want to know more about what it's like to work
here, check us out at www.gilfoundation.com What We are Looking for
in a Direct Support Professional Experienced DSPs are encouraged to
apply; however,we will also train the right people who fit this
culture. We are seeking a friendly, helpful, and compassionate
person, who is genuinely caring, will prioritize others over
themselves, and can align with the following essential traits of
outstanding Direct Support Professionals: Someone who has a desire
to join a mission based organization; and is friendly,
compassionate, and genuinely cares for and appreciates people.
Someone who can work with positivity in teams as well as
independently. Someone who is super reliable and has no difficulty
showing up for work every day on time, even in inclement weather
(typical to New England) in order to relieve other trained direct
care workers on duty. Someone who values integrity, who is honest,
faithful, and trustworthy; and demonstrates a dedicatedwork ethic.
Someone who is kind, patient, and flexible; and also good at
observing for other's needs, while listening to others, and
promoting personal choice and expression. Someone who is motivated
and self-directed to follow assignments and take initiative when
individuals need assistance and things need to be done. Someone who
can be flexible with your schedule and availability to work due to
the nature of 24-hour care for individuals requiring high levels of
support. Someone who is coach-able, interested in personal
development, eager to learn and willing to ask questions. What a
Direct Support Professional will be doing Providing consistent care
and assistance for individuals with disabilities living in their
own homes - often shared with other residents. Providing personal
care and support which typically includes bathing, dressing, and
full assistance with personal hygiene. Providing support and
assistance which typically includes general housekeeping, laundry,
cleaning, and simple household maintenance within a group home type
setting. Assisting individuals with every aspect of daily living
skills and activities, such as banking, recreational outings,
grocery shopping, and general to-do responsibilities. Providing
monitoring and support for safety for individuals with disabilities
which typically involves following care plans, administering
medications, and attending doctor visits. Providing yourfull focus
and attention for the safety, support, and welfare of the
individuals served by putting your personal cell phone away while
on duty. Assisting with program strategies and recreation
activities in the home and the community. Providing crisis
management & intervention at times for medical needs, behaviors,
and other daily support challenges. Supporting meal planning,
cooking, and other preparations in accordance with dietary and
nutritional guidelines. Assisting with money management, shopping,
and purchasing for individual's personal needs and supplies.
Providing safe transportation into the community which may include
driving an oversize multi-passenger van. Training is provided and
this does not require any commercial drivers license. Reading and
understanding English in order to follow care guidelines, program
plans and procedures, and complete required daily documentation.
Investing a lot of time learning about the people you serve in
order to better meet their support needs. Regularly completing
required monthly and annual training in order to be better equipped
for your job - while also maintaining specific competencies and
compliance to regulations for all direct support workers.
Participating in monthly staff meetings and contributing to a
successful team process. Paying close attention to detail and being
comfortable working with a computer, which is necessary to support
our clienteles needs (training is provided). Providing for the
safeguard & protection of individuals personal property, rights,
and privacy. Performing various assignments and demands of a
physical nature, which may include the lifting and transferring of
heavy weight at times in excess of 100 pounds, with, or without the
use of adaptive or mechanical equipment, or staff assistance. The
following certifications will need to be obtained and approved
within company policy guidelines: State Medication Administration
Certification (Group Home Workers Only) First Aid for Accidents CPR
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation PMT Physical Management Techniques
(Group Home Workers Only) Full Time Positions Available: (typically
34-hours to 36-hours over 5-days per week) includes weekday (early
hours), weekend, and evening hours in a residential based home for
Adults with Disabilities. Overtime is available. Part Time
Positions Available: (typically 12-hours to 24-hours over 7-days
per week) includes weekday (early hours), weekend, and evening
hours in a residential based home for Adults with Disabilities.
Overtime is available. Locations Available: Prospect, CT 06712
Cheshire, CT 06410 North Haven, CT 06473 New Haven, CT 06512 and
New Britain, CT 06053 (Part Time Only)
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