Direct Support Professionals - Avon, CT
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This posting states $17–$18 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Connecticut post a median of $20.39 an hour, the middle half $20.10–$20.39, across 159 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Connecticut earn a median of $18.75 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
WHO ARE WE?
Founded and headquartered in Danielson in 2006, with additional program locations established in Avon and Bethany Connecticut, The Supported Living Group (SLG) provides industry leading non-medical community based and person centered support services throughout the state of Connecticut.
Multiple Shifts:
Male Participant- Sunday: 9:00am, 5:00pm
Female Participant- Friday: 8:00am,- 2:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am, 6:00pm
What you need to be qualified for this job
Employees are required to have the following
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- A commitment to the health and wellbeing of others
- Flexibility
- Ability to work as a team
- Can do attitude
- Desire to improve the quality of life for a person with disabilities
- Experience working with disabled individuals preferred
- A high school education (or GED)
- Reliable transportation
- Valid Drivers license
- Must be at least 18 years or older
- Personal cell phone
Personal Care Assistant (PCA): Provides assistance with the following: eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living; or supervision and cueing of these activities without actual hands-on assistance. Direct Care Staff needed as well for all locations. Hiring for multiple Positions.
Work Schedule
This job will require you to work in the homes and communities of the individuals we serve. While each individual may have different hours, we have 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift responsibilities 7 days a week. This allows for flexibility in your work week. The majority of the individuals that we serve have services that require someone to be in their home 24 hours a day.
There are some individuals that are case by case basis where they have as little as 4 hours per day.
Are you ready to join our team?
It is SLG's philosophy that all individuals have the right to reside in the communities of their choice while being supported to pursue life and professional goals that are personally meaningful and enriching.
If you feel that you are able to embody the SLG philosophy, then the next step is to fill out our online application.
Interested in applying today or have questions about the position?
Please reach out to Mary in our office at 860-382-3020 , Monday-Friday, between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM . Mary will be happy to assist you with the application process or answer any questions you may have.
We look forward to hearing from you!
DCP Cert # HCA0001097
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Supported Living Group hires caregivers, imaging techs and nursing assistants in Avon, Bristol and other towns in Connecticut.
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