Direct Support Associate (weekends) Position Available In Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

If making a positive impact in the lives of others is always onyour to-do list you’ll LOVE working with a team that puts peoplefirst. We’re looking for Direct Support Professionals to join ourteam! As a DSP, you will provide support and guidance to peopleserved as they learn and develop important daily living skills andlife activities to live as independently as possible. You will lovethis job if you are: A natural helper

• you possess the naturalinstinct to help people feel more relaxed, safe and confident; Atop-notch listener
• you hear the one-of-a-kind stories in everyperson you meet and naturally embrace each person’s uniqueness; Adedicated teacher
• you have a knack for sensing the emotions ofothers and enjoy helping others explore and learn; A proud advocate
• you have an innate desire to stand up for people who need a voiceA born go-getter
• you are always looking for ways to add value,improve processes, build others up, and make the world a betterplace.

What you’ll do in this role: Assist with the development ofimportant daily living skills and life activities by creating anenvironment where people can learn, grow and discover; Help peopleidentify and achieve the goals most important to them in order tolive their best life possible; Monitor the comfort and safety ofthe people we serve while ensuring their medical, nutritional andpersonal care needs are being met; and, Demonstrate emotionalsupport while assisting with general housekeeping, meal preparationand laundry duties. This job may be the perfect fit for you if Youhave a passion for helping others You’re an effective, clearcommunicator

• both written and verbal You’re practically always ontime (or early) and strive to exceed expectations whenever possibleYou have excellent time management skills and are able to jugglemultiple responsibilities while communicating honestly about yourtimelines, challenges, and questions.

You do whatever it takes andthe phrase “That’s not my job” is not a part of your vocabulary.

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

Commitment to

Mosaic Values:

At Mosaic, we believe in creating aworkplace where everyone has the chance to contribute and succeed.

This commitment is not just a policy, it’s the way we work. It’sgood for the workforce, it’s good for Mosaic, and it’s the rightthing to do.

Starting Wage:

$18.46 Daily Pay-NEW-manage financeswith a convenient way to get paid for your work every day,financial flexibility and peace of mind. Desire to make a positivedifference in people’s lives. No experience needed. We providethorough training. Must be 18 years of age. Valid U.S. driver’slicense required, where applicable. High school diploma orequivalent. Work requires frequent physical activity includingextended periods of standing, walking, and bending with occasionalperiods of sitting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, crouching,squatting and balancing. Work also requires constant reachingbetween knee and shoulder level as well as frequent reaching belowknee level and overhead. Work requires occasional independentlifting up to 25 pounds, frequent push/pull up to 40 pounds offorce and the ability to safely transfer 50 pounds.