Direct Support Professional — Impact & Tuition Reimbursement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Pathways

Paid Training

Staff Recognition and Appreciation

Job summary

Oak Hill in Shelton, CT is seeking a Residential Program Worker (RPW) to support individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. The role offers a 32-hour work week and involves direct care, personal support, and community engagement.

Applicants will receive paid training, and opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement. The pay range for this union position is $18.50–$19.40 per hour, depending on the shift.

Qualifications

• Must be at least age 18.
• No experience required, open to career changers.
• Able to document and maintain confidential participant information.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities.
• Maintain participants’ cleanliness and well-being.
• Facilitate program participant-related activities.
• Administer medication and document administration.
• Apply Emergency First Aid and CPR procedures.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Knowledge of personal care tasks

Ability to assist with medication administration

Emergency First Aid and CPR skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Oak Hill in Shelton, CT is seeking a Residential Program Worker (RPW) to support individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. The role offers a 32-hour work week and involves direct care, personal support, and community engagement.

Applicants will receive paid training, and opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement. The pay range for this union position is $18.50–$19.40 per hour, depending on the shift.