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Clinical Direct Support Professional

12/10/2025

As a Clinical Direct Support Professional, you will deliver ABA therapy and behavioral supports to individuals with significant clinical needs. You will also follow individual support plans and maintain a clean and safe environment.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

The Kennedy Center, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization established in 1951 as a grassroots effort initiated by parents of children with intellectual disabilities. The Kennedy Center empowers people with disabilities to reach their full potential. Headquartered in Trumbull, Connecticut, The Kennedy Center provides statewide services, with a focus in Fairfield and New Haven Counties. The Kennedy Center is one of the largest and most highly regarded community rehabilitation organizations in the state. We support the special needs of children, teens, adults and seniors who have intellectual, developmental, mental health, physical, and other disabilities, focusing on their individual needs, dreams and aspirations while supporting them to thrive in their communities. We provide a wide range of services and supports: • Developmental, Independent Living Assessments • Therapeutic Services • Competitive Integrated and Supported Employment We believe in challenging the status quo, building community, creating purpose and ensuring inclusion.

About the Role

Description

Clinical Direct Support Professional

Hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem!

1st Shift

Make A Difference Every Day

Looking for meaningful work where you can truly impact someone’s life? Join The Kennedy Collective, a mission-driven nonprofit empowering people with disabilities to live, work, and thrive for more than 75 years!

As a Clinical Direct Support Professional, you’ll provide hands-on support to individuals with significant behavioral and clinical needs. Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and trauma-informed practices, you’ll help foster growth, learning, and independence in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

· Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

· Generous Paid Time Off – starts accruing on your first day!

· Immersive Training

· Tuition Reimbursement

· A supportive culture that promotes from within – grow your career here!

What You’ll Do

· Deliver ABA therapy and behavioral supports to individuals with significant clinical needs

· Follow individual support plans under the direction of a BCBA

· Collect and record accurate behavioral and skill acquisition data

· Maintain a clean, safe, and positive environment

· Intervene appropriately during behavioral or emergency situations using trained PMT techniques

· Communicate promptly and professionally with team members, families, and supervisors.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

· High school diploma (college coursework in psychology, education, or human services preferred

· At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with significant behavioral needs

· Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle (required)

· Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, data entry)

· Compassion, patience, flexibility, and sound judgment

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform PMT interventions as needed.

About The Kennedy Collective

For 75 years, The Kennedy Collective has been creating opportunities and inclusion for people with disabilities across Connecticut. Our team embodies our values: Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.

Key Skills

Applied Behavior AnalysisBehavioral SupportsData EntryCompassionPatienceFlexibilitySound JudgmentPMT Techniques