- Company: Oak Hill
- Location: Waterbury, Connecticut
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Oak Hill is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for part-time, weekday morning shifts in Waterbury, Connecticut, supporting individuals to live fuller, more independent lives at home and throughout their community.
About the Role
This Direct Support Professional position is based at Oak Hill's Waterbury, CT location in New Haven County. It follows a part-time weekly schedule, Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM. As a DSP, you'll deliver person-centered support tailored to each individual's unique needs, helping them navigate daily routines, personal goals, and community life.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with personal care and daily living routines in their own homes
- Support household and domestic tasks that promote a safe, comfortable living environment
- Accompany individuals to personal and medical appointments
- Facilitate participation in vocational programs and community-based activities
- Encourage independence, dignity, and meaningful engagement at home and in the community
Qualifications
- A genuine commitment to supporting people with disabilities and helping them thrive
- Dependability and the availability to work consistent weekday morning hours
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Patience, compassion, and a respectful, person-centered approach
- Ability to assist with hands-on personal care and accompany individuals into the community
About Oak Hill
Oak Hill is a long-established Connecticut organization dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to lead independent, connected, and fulfilling lives. Through individualized support across homes and communities, Oak Hill's Direct Support Professionals make a tangible daily difference in the lives of the people they serve in Waterbury and beyond.
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- Role Direct Support Professional (Part-Time, Weekday Mornings)
- Employer Oak Hill
- Location Waterbury, Connecticut
- Type Part Time
- Posted June 17, 2026
- Apply by July 29, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (272 words)
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