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DSP - Windham County, $22.50-$24.50/hr

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Families First

Brattleboro, VT (In Person)

$48,880 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/10/2026

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Job Description

DSP
  • Windham County, $22.50
  • 24.50/hr 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars Brattleboro, VT 05301 $22.50
  • $24.50 an hour
  • Part-time, Full-time Families First 4 reviews $22.50
  • $24.50 an hour
  • Part-time, Full-time Agency Overview Founded in 1996, Families First is a non-profit organization that provides person-centered services for individuals living with developmental disabilities in Southern Vermont.
Our services aim to promote independent living, enhance self-esteem, and cultivate community membership through caring and respectful relationships. Overview Families First is hiring Part-time Direct Support Professionals to work 1:1 with individuals living with a disability. We are hiring for both Bennington and the Brattleboro/Windham County area. It is likely those hired as part-time will have the option of becoming full-time (30n hours + a week)very soon.
Direct Support Professional:
$22.50 /hr Specialized Direct Support Professional (requires personal care assistance and behavioral support): $24.50/hr Families First is seeking individuals who are active, patient, creative, and comfortable setting clear boundaries. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is recommended. Reliable transportation and a valid Driver's License are required, as you will be traveling throughout Bennington or Windham County. Prospective employees must be able to pass background checks and have 2 successful professional references. There is a $300 sign-on bonus for part-time employees and $500 for full-time employees after 90 days of continued employment. All trainings are paid. Responsibilities Develop and maintain a relationship with the individual assigned to you. Provide community, employment, and/or home support. Read, understand, and assist with the goals of the Individual Support Agreement Plan. Develop an understanding of the diagnosis and its impact on the individual, and keep updating that understanding, as necessary. Have technical skills. Families First utilizes the Carelogic database daily to log time worked, write progress notes, and address self-advocacy goals. Having regular access to a laptop and/or home computer is highly recommended. Communicate regularly with office staff at Families First around any duties, clinical issues, questions, and/or follow-ups concerns. Complete pre-service training in Brattleboro. Attend any mandatory Medical Administration Training, First Aid, and/or Crisis Prevention trainings. Hours available are typically M-F, though some overnights or weekend shifts may become available. Those interested can fill out an application on our website https://www.familiesfirstvt.org/application
Pay:
$22.50
  • $24.
50 per hour
Benefits:
Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement Paid training
Work Location:
In person