Direct Support Professional - Weekday and Daytime Shifts Only!

Day Program Specialist / Direct Support Professional

North Haven, CT - | Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 745a-345p

Your weekdays, your weekends, your purpose.

Want work that matters and a schedule that fits your life? Join ARC as a Day Program Specialist and spend your days helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) learn, connect, explore, and grow. You'll be home before dinner, with nights and weekends all yours.

What a Day Looks Like

Cheering someone on as they master a new skill or reach a personal goal

Getting out in the community on outings, events, and activities that make life fuller

Supporting independence with daily routines like meals, personal care, and mobility, always with dignity and respect

Leading engaging activities built around each person's individual program plan

Keeping everyone safe , including driving participants in agency vehicles and responding calmly when situations arise

Documenting progress using our agency systems

Why You'll Love It Here

A schedule that works: Part-time, Monday–Friday, Shifts vary between 845a-245p. No nights, no weekends, no holidays-on-call.

Work you can feel good about: See the difference you make in someone's life every day.

A team that has your back: Collaborative, supportive coworkers who share your mission.

Training provided: We'll help you obtain CPR, First Aid, AED, PMT and Medication Administration certifications if required.

A great start in human services: No prior experience is needed to begin building a meaningful career.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You:

Have a high school diploma or GED

Hold a valid Connecticut driver's license with a clean driving record

Are willing to obtain CPR, First Aid, AED, and Medication Administration certifications

Communicate well and enjoy working as part of a team

Are comfortable using computers and basic software

Are patient, compassionate, and dependable

Experience matters, but heart matters more. If you care about people, we want to hear from you.

What to Expect Physically

This is an active, hands-on role. You'll regularly:

Assist with lifting, transfers, personal care, and mobility support

Stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the day

Join community outings and events with participants

Drive agency vehicles

Work in settings with varying noise levels

Follow safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're compassionate, dependable, and ready to help others live full, meaningful lives, we can't wait to meet you.

ARC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is at-will, in accordance with organizational policy.

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