TEMPORARY Float Direct Support Professional

Do you want to work for a Top Workplace? Reliance Health has been named amongst the Top 3 midsize Workplaces in Connecticut, by the Hartford Courant since 2011. Reliance Health, Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission to enhance health through mental wellness. We provide tools and resources for over 950 individuals to move forward in their lives. The dedication and passion of our 250 plus employee allows each one of our over 30 programs to focus on positive relationships and mental wellness as we believe healthy living starts with your mind. Since 1976, our programs have assisted adults find and preserve stable housing, advance educational goals, gain experience, develop social networks, maintain employment and advance day-to-day life skills within Eastern Connecticut. For every individual we serve, there is a positive impact on many. Healthy adults create stronger families. Stronger families empower each other to thrive and become engaged citizens. Stronger communities are built on the basis of mental wellness. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package we also offer flexible schedules, educational growth opportunities, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, peer recognition programs, a casual dress code, Agency events, retreats, and family first philosophy. We are seeking dedicated professionals to staff our quality programs.

TEMPORARY

Float Direct Support Professional - Continuous Residential Support Program (CRS-Canterbury) - $19.28/

Hr Closing Date:

06/15/2026 FT 32 Hr/wk Assists adults with intellectual disabilities in a 24-hour residential setting to achieve maximum levels of autonomy and a high quality of life. Supports and collaborates with program participants to promoting self-esteem, and self-sufficiency, for both the residential and community settings. Responsibilities include accurate documentation for services, goal planning, and activities promoting skill development to enhance and maintain healthy living (examples include cooking, menu planning, grocery shopping, making and keeping important appointments, budgeting, and social skill development). Responsible for providing direct support in the community for a member of our IDN program as well as support to the CRS program. Requires autonomy, ability to keep the day program member engaged and accountable to their specific programmatic tasks including vocational, social, recreational, and behavioral. This position also required compliance with maintaining line of right for program participants.

Worksite:

 Canterbury (will travel to other locations)

Hours:

 Fri - Mon, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists Program Participant in performing daily living skills and personal care needs Provides emotional support to Program Participants Monitors Program Participant's physical and mental health and reports relevant information to the Service Coordinator or Director/Coordinator Provides conditions that maximize safety for staff and Program Participants Documents interactions and services provided in the program's communication log Provides coverage as needed at any of the Agency sites per Agency need Requires light housekeeping and disinfecting such as floors, laundry, and cleaning surfaces Engages in continuous concerted efforts to access, obtain, and respond to pertinent Agency information/communications, and disseminate as appropriate Other responsibilities of Reliance Health staff, such as participation in Agency events, adhering to Agency Policies and procedures, training requirements, etc. Provides working conditions that maximize safety for staff and program participants Performs duties while demonstrating

Agency Core Competencies and Values Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent Valid CT Driver's License, vehicle registration and insurance Good Driving record Bi-lingual preferred We offer an excellent benefit package, competitive wages, and loan repayment program.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Bi-lingual preferred. AA. We are committed to fostering diversity in the workplace.

Pay:

$19.28 per hour

Work Location:

In person