Employment Specialist - Direct Support Professional - #255221

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Company Overview:  CW Resources, a part of CW Group, is a national non-profit organization that has been delivering mission-driven, high-quality services for more than 60 years. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. We’re proud to offer a wide range of services, from vocational rehabilitation programs to delivering healthy food options through the Meals on Wheels program. Our dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening communities drives everything we do, and we continue to work toward a brighter, more welcoming future for all.

• National Non-Profit
• Mission-based Meaningful Employment
• Exceptional Employees
• Employee Wellness Coordinator
• Employer Sponsored Benefits Includes:
• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Telemedicine
• Retirement Plan & Match Options
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance – Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Group Term Life
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick time
• Voluntary Benefits Offered Includes:
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness & Voluntary Life
  

Role and Responsibilities:  

The Direct Support Professional (Employment Specialist) will be a personal supporter and life coach focused on skill-building and equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.

• Be a mentor, teacher, role model, and advocate for people with disabilities.
• Be a motivator who helps people reach their full potential.
• A flexible, creative, doer who is willing to try anything, including:
• Job Development (helping people find jobs).
• Job Coaching (helping them learn a new job in the community).
• Life Coaching (developing personal care, money management, safety, life skills, etc.)
• Community Connecting (trying new hobbies and participating in recreational activities).
• Working one-on-one with participants at job sites.
  

Experience

• No experience, No Problem!
• 6 months employment in a position that demonstrates accountability and decision making (nonpaid family caregivers or related personal experience can be substituted) (Preferred)
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Cheerful, helpful, patient, kind, easygoing, energetic, trustworthy, polite, creative, honest, punctual.
• Flexible, creative, doer who is willing to try anything.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of all abilities.
• Ability to work in a variety of locations throughout Connecticut
• Desire to make a difference in the lives of adults with disabilities.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Ability to demonstrate respect and cultural awareness.
• Great motivator with outgoing/positive personality
• Ability to work directly with disabled individuals.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Helping individuals move, lift, or transfer, including wheelchair assistance.
• Lifting, bending, or supporting individuals during transfers, such as getting in/out of vehicles or from chair to standing position.
• Engaging in activities like walking, exercise, or recreational events, requiring stamina and attentiveness.
• May require supporting with daily hygiene tasks (dressing, toileting).
• Reacting to behavioral incidents, requiring physical intervention or safe management.
• Reasonable accommodations can be provided.
  
  

Environmental Demands

• Working indoors, outdoors, and in different locations (facility, community outings).
• Driving individuals to/from activities, ensuring safety during transit.
• Adapting to different activities and unexpected situations throughout the day.
• Maintaining focus on safety, preventing accidents, and being prepared for emergencies.
  
  

If you meet these qualifications and are eager to start a new job with CW Resources, we encourage you to APPLY today!!

We welcome all individuals to apply for this position. At CW, we are committed to maintaining a respectful and supportive work environment where all employees are valued for their contributions. All applicants will be given equal consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding discrimination.

Pay Transparency Disclaimer: CW Group, Inc. Entities and Affiliates are committed to pay transparency and fairness. Salary ranges provided reflect the expected compensation based on experience, education, skills, qualifications, location and other relevant job-related factors, and may include additional components such as incentive compensation and benefits. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with applicable laws and business needs (such as contractual obligations).

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• Notification of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws posters: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/olms/poster/labor-rights-federal-contractors
• CW’s Self- Disclosure Form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=zZj4MtUu00iOjM5NS60vhGhCUZaiq9RLhDLFapc8phdUQzRDRTlPUDNINzI3QTNUNEJONlZDSTZSMC4u&route=shorturl
• Please E-mail: [email protected] to submit a request for accommodation with the application process or to submit a request for our Affirmative Action Plan Narrative.