Direct Support Professional

We are seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional in Centerbrook, CT.

Caregiver | Direct Support Professional DSP | Home Health
Location: Connecticut
Employment Type: Flexible
Work Location: Field-Based
Schedule: Flexible
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable Connecticut law

One Well Health Care and its affiliate, One Well of Connecticut LLC, are dedicated to empowering individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism to lead fulfilling, self-directed lives. We provide compassionate, person-centered care that promotes dignity, independence, and inclusion across community and home settings.

The Caregiver | Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides person-centered, community-based support to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism. The DSP assists individuals with daily living activities, skill development, health and safety monitoring, and community participation while promoting dignity, independence, and inclusion in alignment with Connecticut regulatory standards and One Well Health Care values.

This position operates within the IDD Services Department and reports to the Program Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor, or designated leadership. The Caregiver | Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct support services in residential homes, community settings, and/or day programs throughout Connecticut. The role requires adherence to individualized service plans (ISPs), behavioral support plans, and all applicable state and federal regulations.

The Caregiver | Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides person-centered support to individuals with IDD, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), implementing Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) and Behavioral Support Plans (BSPs), supporting community integration, and promoting independence. Responsibilities include medication administration (as certified), monitoring health and safety, maintaining clean and safe environments, responding to incidents, and completing accurate and timely documentation.

The DSP collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, participates in required trainings and meetings, assists with transportation and appointments, and supports quality improvement efforts in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.

This role operates in compliance with:

• Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) regulations
• Medicaid (HUSKY Health) requirements
• CMS Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) rules
• HIPAA privacy standards
• OSHA safety standards
• Applicable Connecticut labor laws

The Caregiver | Direct Support Professional (DSP) must maintain strict confidentiality of participant health, behavioral, financial, and personal information in accordance with HIPAA, DDS requirements, and One Well Health Care policies.

The DSP is responsible for accurate and timely completion of:

• Daily service notes
• Progress notes
• Medication Administration Records (MARs)
• Incident reports
• Behavioral data tracking
• Attendance and timekeeping records

All documentation must meet agency, Medicaid, and state compliance standards.

Preferred but not required upon hire (may be required after employment):

• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Medication Administration Certification (per Connecticut DDS standards)
• PMT/CPI or approved behavioral intervention training

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum age of 18 years

• Experience working with individuals with IDD preferred
• Experience in behavioral support or community-based services preferred

• Ability to use electronic documentation…