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Residential House Manager - Harford County
Aspire Living & Learning
Harford County, MD
- $48,000 USD / year
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Residential House Manager - Baltimore County
Aspire Living & Learning
Baltimore County, MD
- $48,000 USD / year
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Clinical Associate
Aspire Living & Learning
Leominster, MA
- $50,000 to $65,000 USD / year
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Aspire Living & Learning
Leominster, MA
- $70,000 to $80,000 USD / year
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Behavior Therapist (BT)
Aspire Living & Learning
Naugatuck, CT
- $36,000 to $46,000 USD / year
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Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Harford County
Aspire Living & Learning
Harford County, MD
- $18.2 USD / hour
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Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Baltimore County
Aspire Living & Learning
Baltimore County, MD
- $18.2 USD / hour
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Per Diem Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Aspire Living & Learning
North Haven, CT
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Residential Program Manager
Aspire Living & Learning
North Haven, CT · Meriden, CT
- $55,000 to $60,000 USD / year
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Aspire Living & Learning
Gardner, MA
- $25 to $35 USD / hour
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Direct Support Professional Lead (DSP)
Aspire Living & Learning
Leominster, MA
- $19.5 USD / hour
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Aspire Living & Learning
Middletown, CT
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Aspire Living & Learning
Waterbury, CT · Woodbury, CT
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Aspire Living & Learning
Leominster, MA
- $18.5 to $19 USD / hour
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Aspire Living & Learning
North Haven, CT
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Direct Support Professional
Aspire Living & Learning
Sterling, MA
- $18.5 to $19 USD / hour
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Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
Aspire Living & Learning
Naugatuck, CT
- $22 to $30 USD / hour
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Behavior Therapist - Stamford
Aspire Living & Learning
Stamford, CT
- $37,400 to $47,840 USD / year
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Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Bedford
Aspire Living & Learning
Bedford, NH
- $18 to $19 USD / hour
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Maintenance Technician
Aspire Living & Learning
Orange, CT · Meriden, CT
- $24 USD / hour
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IT Systems & Security Specialist I
Aspire Living & Learning
Remote, United States
- $72,000 USD / year
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Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Aspire Living & Learning
Barre, VT · Leominster, MA
- $120,000 to $135,000 USD / year
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Special Education Teacher
Aspire Living & Learning
Stamford, CT
- $65,000 to $95,000 USD / year
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Special Education Teacher
Aspire Living & Learning
Trumbull, CT
- $65,000 to $95,000 USD / year
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Reading Specialist
Aspire Living & Learning
Trumbull, CT
- $70,000 to $95,000 USD / year

Aspire Living & Learning

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Waterbury, CT, United States
Woodbury, CT, United States

Starting pay is $18.35 with an increase upon medication certification.

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Pay: Starting pay is $18.35 with an increase upon medication certification.
Education: High school diploma
Experience: Valid driver’s license required, with at least 3 years of driving experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

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At Aspire Living & Learning, we don't just talk about making an impact, we live it. For more than 40 years, we've supported neurodiverse children and adults across New England and Maryland as they discover their passions, unlock their potential, and live more independently in their communities. Our person-centered services evolve with people's needs, from education and behavioral health to residential and community-based supports. We empower people to live lives shaped by their own interests, choices, and strengths. Join our collaborative, mission-driven team and bring your skills to work that makes a real difference every day.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The DSP will provide support with daily activities, including household chores, meal preparation, recreational activities, learning activities, and physical fitness activities. The DSP will represent the needs, wants, and interest of individuals served or supported by the program, and provide input on program planning and implementation for individuals.

Our ideal candidate:

Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities in a professional setting strongly preferred.
Basic computer skills, experience using Therap a plus!
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid driver’s license required, with at least 3 years of driving experience.

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Starting pay is $18.35 with an increase upon medication certification.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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