Direct Support Professional - Respite Caregiver
Company: Progressive Option Support Services
Location: Ledgewood
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Progressive Option Support Services is a multi-specialty group
of therapists dedicated to providing a wide variety of therapeutic
and behavioral services to adults, children, and families
experiencing emotional and behavioral health challenges. We strive
to provide the best services with the highest regard to quality,
safety, and satisfaction. Responsibilities : Provide direct care to
families of children with disabilities like autism spectrum
disorders. Provide assistance to families within the home setting
for the purpose of caregiver relief. Provide necessary resources
and support system development. Develop skills around
socialization, play and leisure, and activities of daily living.
Must be a team player Ability to utilize critical thinking,
problem-solving and de-escalation skills. Completes all required
training successfully and regularly attends mandatory respite
meetings and supervision meetings. Notes necessary documentation of
services Performs other duties as assigned. Must agree to
background check. Education and Skills : High School diploma
(Required) Prior experience working with children with disabilities
(Preferred). Flexible schedule school, evening, and/or weekend
hours. Fluency in languages in Spanish a plus but not a
requirement. Self-motivated Ability to multi-task throughout the
entire shift Willing to travel 10-15-mile radius Minimum of six
months of experience working with children with developmental
disabilities A working smartphone to utilize our applications
Driver's license with a clean abstract (Required) Hours:
Weeknights, weekends, or daytime depending on agreed upon schedule
with family. To complete the 20 hours weekly, providers must take
more than one case. Each case is scheduled for 7.5 hours per week,
so multiple cases are necessary to reach the full 20 hours. Job
Types: Part-time Pay: $22-25/hour
Keywords: Progressive Option Support Services, Stamford , Direct Support Professional - Respite Caregiver, Social Services , Ledgewood, Connecticut
