Direct Support Professional / 3pm-9pm / Female Program / West Warwick

Gateways to Change, Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation time

Personal time off

Sick time

401K

Life insurance

Tuition stipend

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Gateways to Change, Inc. is a Rhode Island non-profit dedicated to helping adults with developmental and physical disabilities in residential and community settings.

We are seeking dedicated Direct Support Workers to help individuals acquire and maintain daily living and social skills. You will provide in-home and community-based support, assist with goals, transport to appointments and activities, and help with daily living tasks while fostering safe, supportive relationships.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and current insurance, registrations & inspection.
• Criminal background check with no disqualifying offenses.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide In-Home and Community Based support to individuals.
• Assist individuals with achieving goals in the home and local community.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments, personal shopping, and recreation activities.
• Assist in toileting, dressing, and hygiene.
• Administration of medication.
• Cultivate safe and supportive relationships.
• Be creative, organized, and efficient.
• Work independently and with staff.

Skills

Driver's license

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Gateways to Change is a non-profit agency providing services to adults with developmental and physical disabilities in residential and community settings.

We are looking for a dedicated and committed Direct Support Workers who are striving to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve. Help individuals acquire and maintain skills to improve their daily-living, and socialization skills.

• Provide In-Home and Community Based support to individuals
• Assist individuals with achieving a variety of goals in the home and local community
• Transport individuals to medical appointments, personal shopping, and recreation activities
• Assist in toileting, dressing, and hygiene
• Administration of medication
• Cultivate safe and supportive relationships
• Be creative, organized, and efficient
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and bring fun to the job
• Working independently and with staff

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid driver's license and existing insurance, registrations & inspection
• Must provide a criminal background check with no disqualifying offenses
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

BENEFITS:

We offer a competitive benefit packages for full-time & part time employees including:

• Competitive Salary
• Healthcare and dental insurance
• Vacation, Personal & Sick time off
• Weekend and holiday differential pay
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Tuition Stipend
• Mileage Reimbursement

We are hiring for all shifts, part time, full time or sub positions.

These positions are located throughout Rhode Island.