Direct Support Professional (DSP)

$19.20/hour | Full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities
Multiple openings across LARC programs in Litchfield County

Build meaningful relationships. Help people gain independence. Do work that matters every day.

The Arc of Litchfield County, Inc. (LARC) is hiring compassionate, dependable Direct Support Professionals to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes, programs, and communities.

We have multiple openings with different schedules. Tell us your availability and preferred work location during screening so we can explore which current positions may fit.

Our next paid New Employee Training begins November 9, 2026. New hires complete a six-day training program. Apply promptly to allow time for interviews and required pre-employment checks. Placement in the November training session depends on completing the hiring and clearance process in time.

Pay, Benefits & Training

• $19.20 per hour.

• Affordable health insurance: Eligible employees pay as little as $15.19 per week, with no deductible on most services. Medical benefits are available to employees working 30 or more hours per week.

• Paid vacation: Three weeks in your first year, with accrual dependent on hours worked. Per-diem employees are not eligible.

• Additional benefits: 401(k), dental, vision, life insurance, and an employee referral program. Eligibility varies by benefit and employment status.

• Paid training and development: Build the skills needed to support individuals safely and confidently.

• A welcoming team: Join colleagues committed to respect, dignity, inclusion, and belonging.

What You’ll Do

As a DSP, you’ll provide hands-on support that helps individuals make choices, develop skills, and participate in everyday life.

Depending on your assigned program and the needs of the people you support, you will:

• Assist with personal care, dressing, meal preparation, and other daily living activities.

• Support independence, skill development, and individual goals.

• Participate in meaningful activities, including cooking, crafts, recreation, and community outings.

• Provide transportation to appointments, programs, and activities.

• Help maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

• Complete documentation and communicate with colleagues and supervisors.

This is rewarding work with real responsibilities. Personal care, physical assistance, and responding calmly to changing needs are important parts of the role.

Available Opportunities

We are recruiting for full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions across multiple programs and shifts.

Schedules, weekly hours, weekend requirements, and locations vary by opening. We’ll discuss the available options with you during screening. You do not need to be available for every shift to be considered for a suitable opening.