Top 62 Direct support professional Jobs in Canaan Ct

Direct Support Professional - Live-In
High Spirit Community Farm —Great Barrington, MA
- $15 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Direct Care Staff Full/Part time (Adults with Disabilities)
Life Needs Coop, Inc dba Stanton Home —Canaan, CT
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Adults
- Residential
- In-person
- COVID-19 protective measures
- Paid time off
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Residential Counselor (Part-time)
Justice Resource Institute —Housatonic, MA
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Residential Counselor
Justice Resource Institute —Housatonic, MA
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Dungarvin —Torrington, CT
- $19 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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Caregiver (Resident Care Aide/Personal Care Aide)
Geer Village —Canaan, CT
- $16.94 - $17.60 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Direct Care Staff
Stanton Home —Great Barrington, MA
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Adults
Direct Support Professional II
Arbor Associates —Housatonic, MA
- $25 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
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Direct Support Professional Full Time
CT - Community Systems Inc —Torrington, CT
- $21.18 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Home health
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Caregiver full time
Geer Nursing & Rehab —East Canaan, CT
- $16.94 - $17.60 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Skilled nursing facility
- Caregiving
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Direct Care Provider
Baroco Corporation —Torrington, CT
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Direct Support Professional - Part Time
CT - Community Systems Inc —Torrington, CT
- $21.18 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Home health
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Direct Support Professional -3rd shift
Community Systems Inc —Torrington, CT
- $21.18 an hour
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Home health
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Direct Support Professional Full Time Torrington, Winsted Area
CT - Community Systems Inc —Torrington, CT
- $21.18 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Home health
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Direct Support Professional -3rd shift Torrington and Winsted Area
Community Systems Inc —Torrington, CT
- $21.18 an hour
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Home health
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Direct Support Professional
Onewell Healthcare - Connecticut —Winsted, CT
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health savings account
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Day Program Direct Support Professional
THE ARC OF LITCHFIELD COUNTY INC —Torrington, CT
- From $19.20 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- OSHA
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Direct Care Worker
Department of Developmental Services —Stockbridge, MA
- $23.44 - $25.69 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- English
- Budgeting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2d
North Canaan CT | Home Care Support Services - Caregivers, Companions, Recovery Assistants RA, Aide, ILSTs, Direct Care Support Professionals
ABI Resources LLC —Canaan, CT
- Background check
- Driver's License
- Home Health
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Direct Support Professional - DSP - Part Time
THE ARC OF LITCHFIELD COUNTY INC —Torrington, CT
- $19.20 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Direct Support Professional - Live-In

High Spirit Community Farm -
Great Barrington, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$15 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

Professional networking
Teamwork
Driver's License
Driving
Meal assistance

Full Job Description

Direct Support Professionals

Live-in, relationship-centered role

$15/hr with a 40 hour work week

FREE room and board (housing, food, and utilities valued at up to $36k per year)in a private living space within a large community home

At High Spirit Community Farm, home is about connection, belonging, and shared life. We’re looking for a compassionate, joyful Direct Support Professionals to join our household team, supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and autism in daily life, meaningful relationships, and community activities.

THE ROLE

Direct Support Professionals live in the home alongside two to three adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the House Manager, and another live-in Direct Support Professional, forming a collaborative household team. This role is well-suited for recent college graduates, students seeking a Gap Year experience, and those who would like more experience in the human services field.

Direct Support Professionals support household routines, engage meaningfully with residents, and help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive home. Day Support Professionals also accompany residents to Day Programming, both on and off site, providing necessary support and guidance. The role includes providing individualized support to residents with higher support needs, offering direct assistance with personal care, hygiene, social engagement, and behavioral support.

The anticipated start date for this position is July or August. Length of commitment: 1 year, with the opportunity to stay longer if desired.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Support Professionals support residents in all aspects of daily life, including:

Sustain a safe, supportive, and inclusive home, modeling respect, dignity, and positive communication
Develop individual relationships and work with each resident according to his/her ISP, ADL objectives and specific behavior
Collaborate with the House Manager and other Direct Support Professionals to maintain smooth household flow and coverage
Be cognizant of all High Spirit policies with regard to the care, safety, and treatment of residents, including fire drill procedures, locations and use of fire-extinguishing equipment and emergency exits, runaway procedures, first aid and seizure procedures, and medication procedures
Support residents in managing emotions, navigating challenging moments, and fostering positive coping strategies
Provide hands-on assistance with daily living activities, including personal care, meal time, shower routines, and bedtime programs
Support social, leisure, recreational time, and household routines and activities as guided by the House Manager
Drive residents to and from activities in the community
Participate in staff meetings and trainings
Encourage meaningful connections in the wider community through outings, recreational activities, and social events
Contribute to an inclusive, respectful household where everyone feels valued and supported

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

We are seeking individuals who bring strong relational skills and alignment with our values. Ideal candidates demonstrate:

Experience supporting adults with IDD Is preferred, but not essential as we provide training and mentoring
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Reliability, flexibility, and empathy
Comfort living and working in a close-knit, shared community
A warm, person-centered approach and ability to engage positively
A sense of humor and the ability to contribute to a positive household culture

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid U.S. Driver’s License and safe driving record
I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
Must be 18 years of age or older
Physical ability to lift 20 lbs and navigate a busy environment
Successful completion of a mandatory background check and training

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

FREE room and board in a private living space within a large community home
Paid time off and planned coverage for time away
Use of community vehicle
Ongoing training, consultation, and support
A uniquely rich social work, educational, and cultural experience

WHO SHOULD APPLY

This role is well-suited for individuals who are drawn to inclusive, community living and those who would like to gain more experience in the human services field. We value personal qualities, lived experience, and alignment with our mission over formal credentials or traditional resumes.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Direct Support Professionals help create a home where adults with disabilities truly belong, not just live. This role blends meaningful support, shared responsibility, and relationship-building in a community grounded in dignity, inclusion, and mutual care.

ABOUT High Spirit

High Spirit is a nonprofit creating a small community of inclusive homes where adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live together in a genuine community, rooted in belonging, mutual care, and everyday life.

Our community is located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, just 5 minutes from our vibrant downtown. High Spirit is intentionally designed to feel like a shared home, not a program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: FREE Room and Meals, Paid time off, Health Insurance reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Are you willing to live in the home with other staff and those in your care?

Work Location: In person

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