Direct Support Professional
**It is Favarh's intent to increase the hourly wage of our Direct Support Professionals to $14.75 per hour, effective January 1, 2019. **
**After 90 days of employment and if you successfully complete your probationary period, full time employees are eligible for a $500 sign on bonus, $400 for part-time employees, and $350 for sub/per diem who work at least 125 hours during the 90 day period.
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Founded in 1958, Favarh, helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live as independently as possible by focusing on three pillars of independent living – Productive engagement in the community, offering supported living and residential choices and teaching people how to live healthy and enriching lives throughout the Greater Farmington Valley.
Direct Support Professionals - Residential Program
We have exciting opportunities Direct Support Professionals within our Residential Services Department. Direct Support Professionals are an important part of a support team that assists clients in reaching their highest level of independence.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting adults with developmental disabilities with implementing and monitoring goals, assisting with nutritional meal preparation, transportation, and recreational activities such as Sporting Events, Concerts, and Art Events ! Additionally, provide support in areas of personal care and daily living needs and ensuring the safety of the home.
Positions available are for Part Time, Full Time and Per Diem. Hours include 2nd and/or 3rd shift and week-end availability is required.
We have multiple Substitute positions available that allow the flexibility of accepting hours based on one’s availability. All positions require flexibility to meet program needs and may include evenings, weekends, and overnights.
Favarh offers a comprehensive benefit package for Full Time Positions which includes generous paid time off, medical/dental insurance, 403(b), and FSA.
Ideal candidate will possess a HS Diploma/GED required, some college preferred and a minimum of one year experience working in the field of Human Services with adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities is required. You must have a valid CT Driver's License with 5 years driving experience in the United States.
Direct Support Professionals - Day program
We have exciting Direct Support Professionals opportunities within our Day Services Programs. Direct Support Professionals spend their days implementing fun and creative activities that develop participant skills to help them achieve their personal best on a daily basis, work to support participants in personal care needs, behavior management, and communication support needs and share your passion, education, skills or life experiences with participants in art, music, horticulture, communities, and hobbies. Positions available are for Full Time and Part Time in Avon, Canton, and Simsbury areas. Candidates must be flexible between hours listed below:
FT 30 hours per week (Generally between 7:30a and 5pm)
- PT 10 to 22 hours per week (Generally between 7:30am and 5pm
- Substitute positions allow the flexibility of accepting hours based on one’s availability. All positions require flexibility to meet program needs and may include evenings, weekends, and overnights. Sub positions pay $12 per hour.
Ideal candidate will possess a HS Diploma/GED required, some college preferred and a minimum of one year experience working in the field of Human Services with adults with developmental/intellectual disabilities is required. Bilingual skills (Spanish) a plus. Must have a valid CT driver's license and 5 years driving experience
Favarh is an equal opportunity employer