Harwinton (DSP) Direct Support Professional

Our Vision:

We envision a world where every individual is valued for their inherent worth—regardless of ability or circumstance—and has equitable access and support to lead a life of their own design.

Start a Career in Human Services TODAY, No Experience Required, We'll Train You! Part-Time and Full-Times 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts available!

Marrakech, Inc. | Connecticut
Star ting Pay: $19.28-$20.51 per hour
Paid Training | Comprehensive Benefits | Career Growth

Make a Difference Every Day

Marrakech is hiring compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide direct care and support to people with developmental and physical disabilities in residential and community-based settings.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will help people develop daily living skills, increase independence, participate in their communities, and lead safe, meaningful lives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in human services, disability services, direct care, caregiving, residential support, community support, or behavioral health .

Experience as a DSP, direct care worker, caregiver, residential counselor, personal care assistant (PCA), home health aide (HHA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), behavioral health technician, or human services professional is helpful, but not required. Paid training is provided.

Starting Pay

$19.28-$20.51 per hour , based on the position, program assignment, and applicable qualifications.

What You’ll Do

As a Direct Support Professional, you will:

• Provide respectful, person-centered direct care and support to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, meals, and daily routines.
• Support individuals with grocery shopping, meal preparation, household tasks, budgeting, recreational activities, and community participation.
• Promote independence, personal choice, skill development, community integration, and achievement of individual goals.
• Implement individualized service plans, behavioral support programs, teaching strategies, exercise programs, dietary instructions, and other recommended supports.
• Assist with health-related needs and administer medications after obtaining required certification.
• Safely assist with mobility, lifting, transfers, repositioning, and adaptive equipment according to each person’s service plan.
• Complete accurate documentation, including progress notes, communication logs, electronic records, medication records, incident reports, and safety documentation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive home environment.
• Follow agency policies, program procedures, and required health and safety practices.

Direct Support Professionals are essential employees who help ensure continuity of care and support. Depending on the assigned program, the position may include daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation.
• Ability to complete required training and obtain necessary certifications.
• Ability to safely assist with lifting, transfers, mobility, and personal care when required by the program.
• Dependability, patience, professionalism, and a commitment to treating every person with dignity and respect.

Related direct care, caregiving, healthcare, behavioral health, disability services, or human services experience is preferred but not required.

Required Training and Certifications

Employees must obtain and maintain applicable certifications within the required timeframe, including:

• Connecticut Department of Developmental Services Medication Certification
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Physical/Psychological Management Training, or PMT
• Connecticut Public Service License, when required by the program

Marrakech provides required training and ongoing professional development.

Employee Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

• On-Demand Pay - Get paid when YOU need it!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary and Group Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays and paid sick time
• One week of paid new employee training
• Ongoing paid training and career development
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral and Perfect Attendance bonuses
• Mileage reimbursement
• Staff recognition programs
• Homeownership assistance program
• Direct deposit
• Employee social events
• Auto, home, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts
• And more!

Additional paid and unpaid leave options include family and medical leave, jury duty, military leave, and other qualifying leave.

Education and Career Development

Marrakech supports employees who want to advance their careers in human services, direct support, healthcare, management, and related fields.

Employees may receive:

• 10% tuition discount through the University of Bridgeport
• 15% tuition discount through Albertus Magnus College
• 10% discount through the Post University Accelerated Degree Program

Discounts may apply to eligible degree programs, certificate programs, or individual courses.

Join Marrakech

If you are looking for a meaningful job where you can help people build independence, develop life skills, participate in their communities, and achieve personal goals, apply to become a Direct Support Professional with Marrakech .

Build a rewarding career in direct support, disability services, caregiving, residential services, behavioral health, community support, and human services while making a difference every day.

Apply today to join Marrakech as a Direct Support Professional (DSP).

Benefits:

• Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas
• Paid and Unpaid Leave for:
  • Bereavement
  • Jury Duty
  • Disaster Relief Volunteer
  • Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave
  • Military Leave
• Employer- Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees)
• External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees)
• 401K and Profit Sharing Plan
• Educational Benefits, Including:
  • DSP Credentialing through the NADSP
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities
• Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits
• Staff Recognition Program
• Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to:
  • Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay)
  • Marrakech’s Homeownership Program
  • Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
  • Recruitment Referral Bonus
• Other Corporate Discount Programs

Marrakech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The hiring and promotion of employees will be based upon qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected activity or any other basis prohibited by law.