Direct Support Professional / 3pm-9pm / West Warwick / Part Time

Gateways to Change, Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation time

Sick time

401K

Life insurance

Tuition stipend

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Gateways to Change, Inc. is seeking dedicated Direct Support Workers to provide in-home and community-based support for adults with developmental and physical disabilities.

You will assist with daily living, socialization, and achieving personal goals while transporting clients to appointments and activities. The role requires a valid driver's license, ability to pass a background check, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• 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
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and bring fun to the job
• Working independently and with staff

Skills

Driving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational 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

These positions are located throughout Rhode Island.