Direct Support Professional

Oak Hill; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 25,485 - 26,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid Training and Certification

Job summary

Oak Hill in Bloomfield, CT, is seeking a Residential Program Worker to provide direct support to individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. The role emphasizes empowering staff, professional growth, and personal fulfillment while making a life-changing impact on others.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, facilitating program participation, and maintaining confidentiality. The position is unionized with competitive hourly wages ranging from $18.50 to $19.40, alongside generous benefits including paid training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Able to assist individuals with daily living skills and personal care.
• Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.
• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with disabilities.
• Maintain cleanliness and well-being of program participants.
• Facilitate program activities and assist in medication administration.
• Document participant data in compliance with regulations.
• Implement emergency procedures as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organization

First Aid/CPR

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Oak Hill is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Residential Program Worker (RPW) to provide direct support to individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. This person will inspire others and make a life‑changing impact while achieving professional growth and personal fulfillment. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity. This role will help expand Oak Hill’s ability to identify and address diverse needs within the community. Along with the individuals we serve, Oak Hill is committed to empowering our staff. When you join our team as an RPW, our team will support you to reach your career goals. We offer professional development, tuition reimbursement, and career pathways that allow you to develop your career while an Oak Hill employee.

Location and Hours

The RPW at Oak Hill’s [LOCATION], CT location works [X] hours/week, [SCHEDULE]. The RPW provides a range of services for individuals based on their needs, in their home and in their community. This includes but is not limited to personal care, domestic household services, personal appointments, medical appointments, vocational services, community activities, supervision within the home, and other tasks based upon their individual goals. Applicants with no experience and interested in entering the direct care field with a desire to serve people with disabilities, or individuals seeking a career change are encouraged to apply to this position.

Benefits

• High school diploma or GED
• At least age 18
• Valid driver’s license
• Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill funds up to 50% of your medical deductible in an HSA account)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to you)
• Free and Low‑Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Long‑term Disability Insurance
• Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways
• Staff Recognition and Appreciation
• Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary (including CPR training)

Union & Compensation

This is a union position and pays $18.50–$19.40 per hour dependent on shift.

Responsibilities

• Provides information for program maintenance and evaluation, and meets Oak Hill’s policies, procedures, licensing and certification regulations by collecting, recording and charting data, including electronically maintained records.
• Maintains program participants’ cleanliness, comfort and well‑being and facilitates the development and maintenance of self‑help and daily living skills by providing guidance and assistance in the completion of personal hygiene tasks.
• Facilitates program implementation by preparing materials for program participant‑related activities or projects as needed.
• Maintains program participant’s health and well‑being by promoting/encouraging self‑administration of prescription and non‑prescription medications; administering medication; documenting medication administration, and any errors which may occur, as specified in Oak Hill’s policies and procedures; observing and reporting on changes in behavior, physical and mental appearance to so that issues can be addressed as needed.
• Protects program participants and employees by applying Emergency First Aid and CPR procedures.
• Observes and maintains confidentiality by treating information regarding program participants with discretion and complying with all applicable policies and procedures protecting the identity and medical information of program participants.

Substitute RPW – Bloomfield

The Substitute RPW at Oak Hill’s Bloomfield location is required to work an average of 15 hours a month. The RPW provides a range of services for individuals based on their needs, in their home and in their community. This includes but is not limited to personal care, domestic household services, personal appointments, medical appointments, vocational services, community activities, supervision within the home, and other tasks based upon their individual goals. Applicants with no experience and interested in entering the direct care field with a desire to serve people with disabilities, or individuals seeking a career change are encouraged to apply to this position.

Substitute RPW Benefits

• High school diploma or GED
• At least age 18
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways
• Staff Recognition and Appreciation
• Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary (including CPR training)

Substitute RPW Union & Compensation

This is a union position and pays $18.50–$19.40 per hour dependent on shift.

Substitute RPW Responsibilities

• Provides information for program maintenance and evaluation, and meets Oak Hill’s policies, procedures, licensing and certification regulations by collecting, recording and charting data, including electronically maintained records.
• Maintains program participants’ cleanliness, comfort and well‑being and facilitates the development and maintenance of self‑help and daily living skills by providing guidance and assistance in the completion of personal hygiene tasks.
• Facilitates program implementation by preparing materials for program participant‑related activities or projects as needed.
• Maintains program participant’s health and well‑being by promoting/encouraging self‑administration of prescription and non‑prescription medications; administering medication; documenting medication administration, and any errors which may occur, as specified in Oak Hill’s policies and procedures; observing and reporting on changes in behavior, physical and mental appearance to so that issues can be addressed as needed.
• Protects program participants and employees by applying Emergency First Aid and CPR procedures.
• Observes and maintains confidentiality by treating information regarding program participants with discretion and complying with all applicable policies and procedures protecting the identity and medical information of program participants.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.