Evening Direct Support Professional - Empower Lives & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Pathways

Staff Recognition

CPR Training

Job summary

Oak Hill seeks a Direct Support Professional (RPW) in Ansonia, CT to provide direct support to individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in home and community settings. The role focuses on independence, daily living skills, personal care, and community participation.

The DSP works 40 hours weekly, Tuesday–Saturday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, with professional development, tuition reimbursement, and clear career pathways.

Qualifications

• 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)

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Oak Hill seeks a Direct Support Professional (RPW) in Ansonia, CT to provide direct support to individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities in home and community settings. The role focuses on independence, daily living skills, personal care, and community participation.

The DSP works 40 hours weekly, Tuesday–Saturday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, with professional development, tuition reimbursement, and clear career pathways.