Direct Support Professional-Oak Hill-Orange-Schedule Virtual interview

 

Full job description

WHAT: Virtual Open House

WHERE: Indeed Hiring Events

WHEN: May 14, 2025

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: ANYONE passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities!

HOSTED BY: Oak Hill, Connecticut’s largest private provider of services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for compassionate and dependable Residential Program Workers (RPW) to join the teams at one of our 65 Group Homes throughout Connecticut!

This position provides an opportunity to develop skills in patient observation, medication distribution and recreational therapy.

This position is also an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience in home and community care settings, including group homes and nursing facilities.

Essential Skills:

• Compassion and Empathy: Understanding and addressing the emotional and physical needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Communication Skills: Effectively interacting with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
• Attention to Detail: Monitoring health status, administering medications, and implementing care plans accurately.
• Physical Stamina: Assisting with mobility support and daily living activities, which can be physically demanding.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Adapting to various situations and finding solutions to meet clients' needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility support.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor clients' health status.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a positive environment.
• Implement care plans tailored to individual needs, including specialized care for a variety of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License
• 18+ Years Old
• HS Diploma/GED

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem (where available)

Pay: $18.50 - $19.40 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Location type

Onsite

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.50 - $19.40 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Link to Apply on Indeed