Full-Time
Direct Support Professional
Ability Beyond
501-1,000 employees
Nonprofit providing disability employment training
Compensation Overview
$19 - $19.50/hr
CT, USA + 6 more
More locations: New Milford, CT, USA | Brookfield, CT, USA | Bethel, CT, USA | Ridgefield, CT, USA | New Fairfield, CT, USA | Danbury, CT, USA
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- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
- No prior experience is required; paid training is provided.
- Provide hands-on support with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
- Assist with personal care, including bathing, toileting, and medication reminders as needed.
- Support individuals in developing independent living skills such as budgeting, communication, and meal planning.
- Provide transportation to medical appointments, errands, and community outings.
- Encourage participation in social, recreational, and volunteer activities such as fitness, crafts, Special Olympics, and community events.
- Implement behavioral support strategies and use de-escalation techniques when needed.
- Collaborate with nurses, behaviorists, nutritionists, and other clinical team members to provide well-rounded care.
- Assist with goal planning, progress tracking, and skill development.
- Maintain accurate documentation of services, progress, and daily activities.
Ability Beyond helps adults with disabilities live, work, and participate in their communities. It runs job training, placement, supported living, and enrichment programs in Connecticut and New York, and supports nationwide employment through Disability Solutions. It differentiates itself with a 60-year track record, a strong NY/CT regional footprint, and a national affiliate that extends its impact. Its goal is to give people with disabilities opportunities to work, live independently, and age with dignity.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
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Headquarters
Bethel, Connecticut
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DMHAS grants will more than double Ability Beyond's recovery-employment caseload in 2026.
- A May 2026 news update says the agency is expanding Community Companion Home services.
- Fundraising remains strong: 2026 events and 2025 breakfasts raised more than $250,000 combined.
What critics are saying
- A 2025 police investigation found an employee misused $20,000 of disabled clients' funds.
- The case damages trust with families, regulators, and state payors overseeing vulnerable adults.
- Any additional abuse allegation can trigger audits, contract reviews, and executive turnover within months.
What makes Ability Beyond unique
- Ability Beyond runs Connecticut and New York disability, mental-health, and recovery employment programs.
- Its Community Companion Home model opens private homes to people with disabilities.
- Project SEARCH and Individual Placement services create employer-facing job pipelines across Connecticut.
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Company News
Ability Beyond to host annual Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament.
The nonprofit, Ability Beyond, started an investigation after receiving reports that an employee was "misusing disabled clients' funds," according to police.
Ability Beyond Disability in Bethel has been awarded $386,000 for the removal and replacement of the roof atop the organization's HQ.
Ability Beyond's Autumn Mental Health Breakfast raised nearly $100,000 for regional services.