Direct Support Professional Overnights

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Overnight, Residential Youth

Location:

Thompson, CT | Pay: $20.00/hour |

Schedule:

Overnight Shifts, See Below

Join our Team! Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? Do you value flexibility and meaningful work? If so, Arbor Associates invites you to join our dedicated team in Thompson, CT! At Arbor Associates, we are not just about staffing - we are deeply committed to the communities we serve. For nearly 40 years, we've been a trusted leader in Southern New England, connecting compassionate caregivers with meaningful opportunities that make a real difference every day.

We're seeking dependable, mission-driven Direct Support Professionals to support adolescent youth with mild-to-moderate cognitive impairments and complex behavioral, mental health, or medical challenges in a residential setting. If you're calm under pressure, patient by nature, and committed to helping young people thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

A Direct Support Professional empowers individuals with disabilities or special needs to live as independently and meaningfully as possible. In this overnight residential role, you'll serve as a steady, supportive presence for adolescent youth - providing consistent care, maintaining a safe environment, and helping residents build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

• Provide hands-on support with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, meal preparation, and feeding
  
  Assist with household tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, and maintaining a clean and safe living environment
  
  Support health and wellness, including medication administration (if certified), monitoring health conditions, and documenting observations
  
  Implement behavioral support strategies and maintain a safe, structured overnight environment
  
  Encourage community participation, social interaction, and life skills development
  
  Maintain clear and timely documentation, accurately recording services provided, health updates, and progress toward individual goals
  
  Collaborate with program staff, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring effective communication at shift transitions
  
  Foster a respectful, inclusive, and person-centered environment, upholding dignity, cultural sensitivity, and individual preferences at all times
  
  Follow all program policies, safety protocols, and confidentiality requirements
  
  Demonstrate professionalism and accountability in every shift