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Direct Support Associate

Mosaic

West Hartford, CTJob$20.16/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20.16/hr
Location
West Hartford, CT
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid U.S. Driver's License

Job overview

Mosaic is hiring a Direct Support Associate. Mosaic is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide support and guidance to individuals in developing daily living skills and life activities, fostering independence. The role involves creating an environment for learning and growth, monitoring comfort and safety, and assisting with personal care needs. Ideal candidates are natural helpers, good listeners, dedicated teachers, proud advocates, and proactive individuals passionate about making a positive impact.

Key focus areas include Assist with the development of important daily living skills and life activities, Help people identify and achieve goals important to them, and Monitor the comfort and safety of the people we serve.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18 Years Of Age, Valid U.S. Driver's License, and High School Diploma Or Equivalent. Important skills include Positive Difference Maker. Preferred (not required): Natural Helper, Top-Notch Listener, Dedicated Teacher, and Proud Advocate.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Positive Difference MakerNatural HelperTop-Notch ListenerDedicated TeacherProud AdvocateBorn Go-GetterPassion for Helping OthersEffective CommunicatorClear CommunicatorCommunicationTime ManagementInclusive MindsetPeople Person

Qualifications

Must Be 18 Years of AgeValid U.S. Driver's LicenseHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAbility to Lift 25 PoundsAbility to Push/Pull 40 Pounds of ForceAbility to Safely Transfer 50 Pounds

Full job description

Job Description

Starting Wage: $20.16

  • Daily Pay-NEW-manage finances with a convenient way to get paid for your work every day, financial flexibility and peace of mind.

If making a positive impact in the lives of others is always on your to-do list -- you'll LOVE working with a team that puts people first.

We're looking for Direct Support Professionals to join our team!

As a DSP, you will provide support and guidance to people served as they learn and develop important daily living skills and life activities to live as independently as possible.

You will love this job if you are:

  • A natural helper - you possess the natural instinct to help people feel more relaxed, safe and confident;

  • A top-notch listener - you hear the one-of-a-kind stories in every person you meet and naturally embrace each person's uniqueness;

  • A dedicated teacher - you have a knack for sensing the emotions of others and enjoy helping others explore and learn;

  • A proud advocate - you have an innate desire to stand up for people who need a voice

  • A born go-getter - you are always looking for ways to add value, improve processes, build others up, and make the world a better place.

What you'll do in this role:

  • Assist with the development of important daily living skills and life activities by creating an environment where people can learn, grow and discover;

  • Help people identify and achieve the goals most important to them in order to live their best life possible;

  • Monitor the comfort and safety of the people we serve while ensuring their medical, nutritional and personal care needs are being met; and,

  • Demonstrate emotional support while assisting with general housekeeping, meal preparation and laundry duties.

This job may be the perfect fit for you if...

  • You have a passion for helping others

  • You're an effective, clear communicator - both written and verbal

  • You're practically always on time (or early) and strive to exceed expectations whenever possible

  • You have excellent time management skills and are able to juggle multiple responsibilities while communicating honestly about your timelines, challenges, and questions.

  • You do whatever it takes and the phrase "That's not my job" is not a part of your vocabulary.

  • When you hear the word inclusive or inclusion, you know that is you. People are people and you consider yourself a people person!

Commitment to Mosaic Values:

At Mosaic, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the chance to contribute and succeed. This commitment is not just a policy, it's the way we work. It's good for the workforce, it's good for Mosaic, and it's the right thing to do.

Requirements

  • Desire to make a positive difference in people's lives. No experience needed. We provide thorough training.

  • Must be 18 years of age.

  • Valid U.S. driver's license required, where applicable.

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Work requires frequent physical activity including extended periods of standing, walking, and bending with occasional periods of sitting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, crouching, squatting and balancing.

  • Work also requires constant reaching between knee and shoulder level as well as frequent reaching below knee level and overhead.

  • Work requires occasional independent lifting up to 25 pounds, frequent push/pull up to 40 pounds of force and the ability to safely transfer 50 pounds.

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