Direct Care Worker

Trudeau Center; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time scheduling

Paid training and professional develop

Supportive team

Long-term community impact

Job summary

The J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center in Warwick, RI is seeking a Direct Care Worker to provide one-on-one support in home and community settings, helping individuals build life skills, gain independence, and experience daily joy.

You’ll join a collaborative team, receive paid training and professional development, and enjoy flexible part-time scheduling, with meaningful opportunities to make a lasting impact in your community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to a personal vehicle.
• Safe driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical.
• A compassionate, dependable, and supportive approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living and community-based activities
• Promote independence and support personal growth
• Participate in skill-building, vocational, and recreational programs
• Advocate for each person’s dignity and well-being
• Complete agency-required training, including Safety Care and CPR

Skills

Compassionate care

Dependable

Safe driving record

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

You’re here to make a difference—and so are we.

At the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center, we’ve been empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 60 years. As a Direct Care Worker, you’ll provide essential one-on-one support in home and community settings, helping people build life skills, gain independence, and experience joy every day. And with our collaborative culture and support for career development, there’s another life you could change—your own.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with daily living and community-based activities
• Promote independence and support personal growth
• Participate in skill-building, vocational, and recreational programs
• Advocate for each person’s dignity and well-being
• Complete agency-required training, including Safety Care and CPR

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to a personal vehicle
• Safe driving record
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical
• A compassionate, dependable, and supportive approach to care

What We Offer

• Flexible part-time scheduling
• Paid training and professional development
• A supportive and mission-driven team
• Opportunity to build long-term impact in your community

Why Join Trudeau?

We believe in dignity, respect, and the power of human connection. Our Direct Care Workers are trusted advocates, partners, and guides who help individuals lead full and meaningful lives. If you're ready to be a part of something truly important, we want to hear from you.

This position requires work at the supported individual's home or in the community.