Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
At Oak Hill, you'll do more than provide care. You'll help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live with greater independence, dignity, and connection to their communities. We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), providing person-centered support in a residential setting while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
Whether you have experience as a DSP, CNA, caregiver, or are looking to start a rewarding career helping others, Oak Hill offers the support and opportunities to help you succeed. In this role, you'll inspire growth, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to empowering people with disabilities.
Direct Support Professional - Substitute
Location: Ansonia, CT
Weekly Schedule: Oak Hill Substitutes work on a Per-Diem (as needed) basis.
Weekly Hours: Substitute DSPs are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per month.
Compensation: $20.39/hour (plus shift differentials, elgibility based on shift)
Union Position | Non-exempt | Overtime Eligible
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
No experience? 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:
We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.
Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to total.rewards@oakhillct.org. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Oak Hill helps people with disabilities experience rich, fulfilling lives in communities throughout Connecticut. Through education, assistive technology, programs and advocacy, we support them at every stage of life. We also provide a robust array of services to those people who work with, live with and care for people challenged by disabilities.
Oak Hill serves children and adults with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. Today, it is the largest private nonprofit community provider of services for people with disabilities in Connecticut.
