Sandy Hook | Part-time ILST, RA, Companion, DSP, or PCA

Employment Type : Full-time or Part-time (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts available) As an Independent Living Skills Trainer (ILST), Recovery Assistant (RA), Companion, Direct Support Professional (DSP), or Personal Care Assistant (PCA), you will be a crucial part of our team, offering calm, consistent care while fostering understanding and growth. Your role is not to control or manage, but to guide clients with empathy, helping them navigate challenges while providing the stability they need. Ideal Candidate: Certainty – You value being a consistent and reliable source of support. Your role is to provide stability and balance, helping clients feel secure as they work through their challenges. Variety – While some tasks may be routine, you thrive on the small, everyday changes that come from working with individuals on their recovery journeys. You’re adaptable, welcoming the opportunity to connect and support clients in different ways based on their unique needs and circumstances. Significance – You understand the importance of your work. Every interaction, whether a conversation or assisting with daily tasks, has the power to improve someone’s life. You take pride in the knowledge that you are making a meaningful difference. Love and Connection – You are driven by the desire to build genuine, supportive relationships. You thrive on forming deep connections with clients, offering them emotional and social support without trying to control or dictate their actions. Your approach is compassionate, helping clients feel valued and understood. Growth – You see your role at ABI Resources as an opportunity to grow alongside your clients. You seek ways to develop your own caregiving skills while helping others regain their independence. You value learning and personal growth, knowing that every day presents new opportunities to refine your abilities. Contribution – You are deeply motivated by the desire to give. You find fulfillment in being part of something larger than yourself, knowing that your work contributes to the well‑being and recovery of others. Your purpose is rooted in helping clients reach their potential in a supportive and non‑controlling environment. Roles and Responsibilities: Consistent Support: Provide balanced, calm, and reliable assistance with daily tasks, helping clients maintain structure and progress in their recovery. Professional Friendship: Build strong, supportive relationships without control, offering emotional and practical support in a way that empowers clients. Daily Living Assistance: Assist with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and keeping the living environment organized, ensuring clients are engaged in the process. Health and Wellness Management: Help clients manage medical appointments and encourage physical and social activity, providing guidance without being overbearing. What We’re Looking For: Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Ideally, you have 2 to 3 years experience in disability care, but the most important quality is compassion and an understanding approach. Requirements: A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and a reference from a personal or professional contact. Age: Must be at least 18 years old. Equal Opportunity Employment: At ABI Resources, we believe in diversity and inclusion. We are committed are a team that reflects the unique individuals we serve, with an emphasis on equal opportunity for all. Locations We Serve: Andover, 06232; Ansonia, 06401; Ashford, 06278; Avon, 06001; Barkhamsted, 06063; Beacon Falls, 06403; Berlin, 06037; Bethany, 06524; Bethel, 06801; Bethlehem, 06751; Bloomfield, 06002; Bolton, 06043; Bozrah, 06334; Branford, 06405; Bridgeport, 06604, 06605, 06606, 06607, 06608, 06610; Bridgewater, 06752; Bristol, 06010; Brookfield, 06804; Brooklyn, 06234; Burlington, 06013; Canaan, 06018; Canterbury, 06331; Canton, 06019; Chaplin, 06235; Cheshire, 06410; Chester, 06412; Clinton, 06413; Colchester, 06415; Colebrook, 06021; Columbia, 06237; Cornwall, 06753; Coventry, 06238; Cromwell, 06416; Danbury, 06810, 06811; Darien, 06820; Deep River, 06417; Derby, 06418; Durham, 06422; Eastford, 06242; East Granby, 06026; East Haddam, 06423; East Hampton, 06424; East Hartford, 06108, 06118; East Haven, 06512; East Lyme, 06333; Easton, 06612; East Windsor, 06088; Ellington, 06029; Enfield, 06082; Essex, 06426; Fairfield, 06824, 06825; Farmington, 06032; Franklin, 06254; Glastonbury, 06033; Goshen, 06756; Granby, 06035; Greenwich, 06830, 06831; Griswold, 06351; Groton, 06340; Guilford, 06437; Haddam, 06438; Hamden, 06514, 06517, 06518; Hampton, 06247; Hartford, 06103, 06105, 06106, 06112, 06114, 06120; Hartland, 06027; Harwinton, 06791; Hebron, 06248; Kent, 06757; Killingly, 06239; Killingworth, 06419; Lebanon, 06249; Ledyard, 06339; Lisbon, 06351; Litchfield, 06759; Lyme, 06371; Madison, 06443; Manchester, 06040, 06042; Mansfield, 06250; Marlborough, 06447; Meriden, 06450, 06451; Middlebury, 06762; Middlefield, 06455; Middletown, 06457; Milford, 06460, 06461; Monroe, 06468; Montville, 06353; Morris, 06763; Naugatuck, 06770; New Britain, 06051, 06053; New Canaan, 06840; New Fairfield, 06812; New Hartford, 06057; New Haven, 06510, 06511, 06513; Newington, 06111; New London, 06320; New Milford, 06776; Newtown, 06470; Norfolk, 06058; North Branford, 06471; North Canaan, 06018; North Haven, 06473; North Stonington, 06359; Norwalk, 06850, 06851, 06853, 06854, 06855; Norwich, 06360; Old Lyme, 06371; Old Saybrook, 06475; Orange, 06477; Oxford, 06478; Plainfield, 06374; Plainville, 06062; Plymouth, 06782; Pomfret, 06258; Portland, 06480; Preston, 06365; Prospect, 06712; Putnam, 06260; Redding, 06896; Ridgefield, 06877; Rocky Hill, 06067; Roxbury, 06783; Salem, 06420; Salisbury, 06068; Scotland, 06264; Seymour, 06483; Sharon, 06069; Shelton, 06484; Sherman, 06784; Simsbury, 06070; Somers, 06071; Southbury, 06488; Southington, 06489; South Windsor, 06074; Sprague, 06330; Stafford, 06076; Stamford, 06901, 06902, 06903; Sterling, 06377; Stonington, 06378; Stratford, 06614, 06615; Suffield, 06078; Thomaston, 06787; Thompson, 06277; Tolland, 06084; Torrington, 06790; Trumbull, 06611; Union, 06076; Vernon, 06066; Voluntown, 06384; Wallingford, 06492; Warren, 06754; Washington, 06793; Waterbury, 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706, 06708; Waterford, 06385; Watertown, 06795; Westbrook, 06498; West Hartford, 06107, 06110, 06117, 06119; West Haven, 06516; Weston, 06883; Westport, 06880; Wethersfield, 06109; Willington, 06279; Wilton, 06897; Winchester, 06098; Windham, 06226; Windsor, 06095; Windsor Locks, 06096; Wolcott, 06716; Woodbridge, 06525; Woodbury, 06798; Woodstock, 06281. #J-18808-Ljbffr