Direct Support Specialist - FT 40h
Journey FoundConnecticut, United States
Posted February 13, 2026
19.1 - 19.1
Full Time
About the Company
Journey Found delivers comprehensive residential care and support for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, emphasizing individualized programs that foster personal growth and community participation. The company specializes in high‑standard behavioral therapies, rehabilitative services, and tailored housing solutions that respect each resident’s dignity and unique needs. Its distinctive approach blends rigorous best practices with continuous staff education, ensuring that care is both evidence‑based and innovative. Journey Found’s culture of creativity and excellence empowers employees to develop and implement forward‑thinking strategies that enhance quality of life for its residents.
Job Description
We are currently looking for a Direct Support Specialist to help the people we are supporting in our group homes. The mission of Journey Found Inc. is to provide behavioral, residential, and other support services to individuals of Connecticut with Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities.
Requirements
- Supporting individuals with activities of daily living (getting dressed, cooking, cleaning, bathing, toileting etc.)
- Transporting people
- Organizing activities and community outings
- Medication administration
- Doctors’ appointments
- Documenting Program Data
- Teaching and engaging
- Implementing good routines
- Helping in decision making process
- Grocery shopping and running errands
- Deescalating situations and managing behaviors
- Workings as part of a collective team
- Communicating professionally with Nurses, Clinical Staff, Directors and Supervisors
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- AD&D
- Flexible spending accounts
- Dependent care accounts
- 403-(b) plan
- Tuition reimbursement