Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Vacation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Free Life Insurance Options

Paid Training and Certification

Job summary

Oak Hill is looking for a Residential Program Worker (RPW) in Shelton, CT to provide essential support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This role involves diverse responsibilities including personal care, community activities, and medical assistance on a full-time basis.

Offering a salary ranging from $18.50 to $19.40 per hour, the position comes with generous paid time off, health benefits, retirement contributions, and excellent training opportunities. Applicants seeking a meaningful career change are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in working with individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities.
• Ability to provide personal care and assistance for daily living tasks.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living tasks.
• Document data and maintain program participants’ records.
• Administer medication and promote self-administration.

Skills

Direct support expertise

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

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.

The RPW at Oak Hill’s Shelton location works 40 hours/week, Tue-Sat 7am-3pm (40). The RPW provides a range of services for individuals based on their needs, in their home and in their community. This includes 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.

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)

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 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.

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.