Direct Support Professional (Part-Time, Overnights) - Windsor, CT

Direct Support Professional (Part-Time, Overnights) - Windsor, CT

Windsor, CT, USA

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Direct
Support Professional (DSP)

Location: Windsor, CT

Weekly

Hours:

16 Hours/ Week

Weekly

Schedule:

Friday and Saturday, 11:00 PM until 7:00 AM

Compensation:$18.50-$19.40/hour (based on assigned shift)

Due to the needs of the program participants at this location, only male applicants will be considered at this time.

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

At Oak Hill, you'll do more than provide care. You'll help people live with greater independence, dignity, and connection to their communities.

We're seeking compassionate, dependable individuals to join our team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). In this role, you'll provide person-centered support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential group home setting.

Whether you're an experienced DSP, CNA, caregiver, or someone looking to begin a rewarding career helping others, we encourage you to apply.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Transporting individuals to appointments, recreational activities, community events, and other destinations using agency vehicles.
• Encouraging participation in community life, social opportunities, and personal interests.

• Preparing meals and snacks according to menus, dietary requirements, and personal preferences.
• Providing support during meals as needed.

• Assisting individuals with mobility and transfers using approved techniques, adaptive equipment, lift systems, ramps, and wheelchair securement devices as required.

• 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.

• 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.

• Communicating effectively with colleagues, supervisors, individuals served, family members, and other stakeholders.
• Participating in required meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development.

• 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.

• 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? We provide paid training and support to help you succeed.

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

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

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

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.

• Paid training and certifications,…