Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Aspire Living & Learning · Waterbury, Connecticut
Posted 15 days ago
or apply directly on Aspire Living & Learning 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Aspire Living & Learning 's roles stay open a median of 19 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 60% of Aspire Living & Learning 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Aspire Living & Learning
- low 3 stale, 1 reposted of 43 open
- Hiring momentum
- 94 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Aspire Living & Learning 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Aspire Living & Learning .
About this role
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Aspire Living & Learning, you will provide essential support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Your daily tasks will include assisting with household chores, meal preparation, recreational and learning activities, and promoting physical fitness. You will advocate for the needs and interests of the individuals you support and contribute to program planning and implementation.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Aspire Living & Learning as an employer.
What you need
- Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities in a professional setting
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion for helping others
Nice to have
- Basic computer skills
- Experience using Therap
What you get
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Professional Growth Opportunities
Worth weighing
- Starting pay is $18.35 with an increase upon medication certification
- No specific mention of career advancement timelines or paths
- Work involves direct support in a residential setting, which may require emotional resilience
Summarised from Aspire Living & Learning 's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Aspire Living & Learning on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
More roles at Aspire Living & Learning
- Registered NurseTrumbull, Connecticut
- Art TeacherTrumbull, Connecticut
- Direct Support Professional (DSP)Leominster, Massachusetts
- Behavior Therapist (BT)Trumbull, Connecticut
- Music TeacherTrumbull, Connecticut
- Direct Support Professional (DSP)East Haven, Connecticut
- Residential House Manager - Baltimore CountyBaltimore County, Maryland
- Direct Support Professional (DSP)Gardner, Massachusetts