Direct Support Professional - Part Time, Overnights

Direct Support Professional

Location: Andover, CT

Weekly Hours: 28

Weekly Schedule: Thu 11pm-9am, Fri/Sat 11pm-7am

Compensation: $20.39/hour Base Rate differential pay available (for specific schedules)

Union Position | Non-Exempt | Overtime Eligible

What You'll Do

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll support individuals in living healthy, meaningful, and fulfilling lives by:

• Supporting Daily Living Activities
• Assisting with personal care, grooming, bathing, dressing, and hygiene needs, based on individual preferences and support plans.
• Providing assistance with continence care as needed.
• Encouraging independence and skill development whenever possible.
• Supporting Health and Wellness
• Monitoring and documenting health-related information, including vital signs when required.
• Administering medications and maintaining accurate medication records in accordance with training, certification requirements, and nursing directives.
• Following individualized health care plans and supporting overall well-being.
• Promoting Community Inclusion
• Transporting individuals to appointments, recreational activities, community events, and other destinations using agency vehicles.
• Encouraging participation in community life, social opportunities, and personal interests.
• Assisting with Nutrition and Mealtime Support
• Preparing meals and snacks according to menus, dietary requirements, and personal preferences.
• Providing support during meals as needed.
• Providing Physical Support
• Assisting individuals with mobility and transfers using approved techniques, adaptive equipment, lift systems, ramps, and wheelchair securement devices as required.
• Maintaining Documentation and Compliance
• Accurately documenting daily activities, health information, progress notes, incidents, and medication administration in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Following all applicable Oak Hill, DDS, DPH, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.
• Responding to Emergencies and Behavioral Needs
• Following established emergency procedures and safety protocols. Implementing behavioral support strategies and documenting related activities.
• Applying trained intervention techniques and administering First Aid/CPR when required
• Working as a Team
• Communicating effectively with colleagues, supervisors, individuals served, family members, and other stakeholders.
• Participating in required meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to transport individuals in agency vehicles.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks, fingerprinting, and pre-employment health screenings.
• Ability to complete required training programs and maintain necessary certifications.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy, and professional work environment in accordance with Oak Hill policies.
• Commitment to continuity of care, including an occasional need to stay beyond a scheduled shift until coverage is in place.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), caregiver, home health aide, behavioral health technician, or in a related human services role.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

No experience? No problem! We provide paid training and support to help you succeed.

You'll Thrive in This Role If You

Lead with Compassion - You build trust through patience, empathy, respect, and a genuine desire to help others achieve their goals.

Adapt and Problem-Solve - You enjoy variety, remain flexible when situations change, and approach challenges with curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset.

Find Purpose in Helping Others - You are motivated by meaningful work and take pride in making a positive impact in someone's life every day.

Why Join Oak Hill?

For more than 130 years, Oak Hill has been empowering people with disabilities to live, learn, work, and thrive. As Connecticut's largest private provider of services for people with disabilities, we are committed to creating opportunities for independence, inclusion, health, and dignity.

When you join Oak Hill, you'll enjoy:

• Paid training and certifications, including DDS Medication Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Career mobility opportunities after six months, including transfers and additional shift opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, personal days, and holidays.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an annual Oak Hill contribution equal to 9.5% of eligible gross earnings, regardless of employee contribution.
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance options, including employer-paid coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• A mission-driven culture where your work truly matters.

Join Oak Hill and make a meaningful difference every day

The Residential Program Worker (RPW) at Oak Hill implements policies, procedures, and programs designed to enhance independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities, in keeping with Oak Hill's mission statement.

SUPERVISORY AND OTHER CONTACTS

The Residential Program Worker works under the general supervision of the Group Home Manager and the Program Supervisor. This individual does not supervise other employees.

The Residential Program Worker will have contact with program participants, other employees, medical personnel, parents, guardians, employers, and others in the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Becomes familiar with, and implements Oak Hill's policies and procedures designed to fulfill specified goals and objectives of programs for individuals with disabilities by providing assistance, guidance, and instruction in activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, the serving and feeding of meals; housekeeping activities; social and recreational activities; learning adaptive behaviors; medication administration and other activities related to maintaining their well-being.

2. 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.

3. 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, such as giving baths and showers, brushing teeth, toileting, choosing appropriate clothing, and other related activities.

4. Promotes the learning of positive social behaviors by implementing individual behavior support plans as specified in each participant's IP/OPS/IEP; noting relevant observations as required.

5. Pursues program goals and objectives by implementing individual programs following applicable policies and procedures.

6. Facilitates program implementation by preparing materials for program participant-related activities or projects as needed.

7. Ensures effective program implementation by developing and maintaining familiarity with individual program participant's programs, policies, procedures, and regulations affecting programs; and observing applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.

8. 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.

9. Ensures the safety of program participants by teaching safety measures where possible; and overseeing and monitoring them at all times, as per individual supervision guidelines.

10. Protects program participants and employees by applying Emergency First Aid and CPR procedures when necessary, and implementing other emergency procedures such as evacuation in the event of fire, heating failure, or other situation; using initiative and good judgment in emergencies where policies and procedures may not be specified; using the least intrusive methods in situations where there is risk of injury (such as the need for PMT); exercising relevant safety measures during transportation.