Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Grodencenter; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Company Paid 80%+)

Dental Insurance (Company Paid 100%)

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cove Residential in East Providence, RI is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide supervision and person-centered care for up to six male adult residents in our group home. Openings include full-time and part-time shifts with Saturday evening hours and a $1,000 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time).

We offer comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, and a supportive, compassionate team focused on giving residents greater control of their lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities; 3+ years preferred.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English proficiently
• Valid driver’s license with vehicle
• CPR/First Aid Certification (We provide training if needed)
• Pro-ACT Certification (We provide training if needed)
• Medication Administration Training (We provide training)

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to residents in a group home setting.
• Deliver hands-on, person-centered care and support to up to six male adults.
• Coordinate with Residential Manager and team for consistent care and safety.
• Assist with activities of daily living and documentation as required.

Skills

Experience with autism

English proficiency

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Physically capable

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid Certification

Pro-ACT Certification

Medication Administration Training

Job description

Hatton Street Full Time East Providence, RI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1485

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Annually

Openings:

• Saturday; 4:00PM- 10:00PM or 4:00PM- 12:00AM

**$1,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!! (Pro-rated for Part-Time)

Excellent opportunity to join our dedicated and compassionate team at Cove Residential to help make a real difference in the lives of adults with autism and other developmental disabilities! If you're a team player with a caring heart who's ready to be there to help, then we'd love to have you join our Cove Residential family!

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) help provide supervision and support to clients in our residential group home setting. We offer ongoing education, experiences and a supportive staff that emphasizes the individual's role in making choices to give them greater control of the direction of their life. You can be a part of a making a positive impact on their lives each day you come to work. You would provide hands-on, person-centered individualized care and support for our residents. DSPs/Residential Behavior Specialists work with a supportive team that includes the Residential Manager, Residential Assistant Manager, other DSPs and more to support up to six male adult residents in our home.

Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package (Pro-rated for Part-Time)!!

• Company Paid 80% of Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Company Paid 100% of Dental Insurance with Delta Dental (Individual)
• Vision Insurance with VSP
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
• 401K with Company Match
• Free Long Term Disability Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• AFLAC
• Low staffing ratios
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage Reimbursement

Education, Experience and Skills Needed:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience required working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities; 3+ years of experience preferred
• High School diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English proficiently
• Ability to speak, see & hear clearly/audibly, as well as write legibly for documentation
• Basic computer skills
• Professional and respectful communication skills with clients and their families or other parties
• Ability to intervene with clients when needed to implement behavioral inventions including physical restraint, lifting and transporting in personal vehicle or company van
• General responsibilities as assigned such as house cleaning, assistance with toileting/showering, job coaching, role modeling, etc.
• Ability to sit, stand, lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, reach and/or move regularly
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years, with a registered and insured vehicle
• CPR/First Aid Certification (We provide training if needed)
• Pro-ACT Certification (We provide training if needed)
• Medication Administration Training (We provide training)
• Extensive new employee orientation
• Initial and ongoing "in-house" training in a wide array of topic areas
• Access to professional trainings offered throughout the year
• Behavior Management training
• Opportunities to pick up extra shifts
• Growth opportunities!

Full-Time & Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) Opportunities Available in East Providence, RI!

Openings:

• Saturday; 4:00PM- 10:00PM or 4:00PM- 12:00AM

**$1,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!! (Pro-rated for Part-Time)

Excellent opportunity to join our dedicated and compassionate team at Cove Residential to help make a real difference in the lives of adults with autism and other developmental disabilities! If you're a team player with a caring heart who's ready to be there to help, then we'd love to have you join our Cove Residential family!

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) help provide supervision and support to clients in our residential group home setting. We offer ongoing education, experiences and a supportive staff that emphasizes the individual's role in making choices to give them greater control of the direction of their life. You can be a part of a making a positive impact on their lives each day you come to work. You would provide hands-on, person-centered individualized care and support for our residents. DSPs/Residential Behavior Specialists work with a supportive team that includes the Residential Manager, Residential Assistant Manager, other DSPs and more to support up to six male adult residents in our home.

Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package (Pro-rated for Part-Time)!!

• Company Paid 80% of Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Company Paid 100% of Dental Insurance with Delta Dental (Individual)
• Vision Insurance with VSP
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
• 401K with Company Match
• Free Long Term Disability Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• AFLAC
• Low staffing ratios
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage Reimbursement

Education, Experience and Skills Needed:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience required working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities; 3+ years of experience preferred
• High School diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English proficiently
• Ability to speak, see & hear clearly/audibly, as well as write legibly for documentation
• Basic computer skills
• Professional and respectful communication skills with clients and their families or other parties
• Ability to intervene with clients when needed to implement behavioral inventions including physical restraint, lifting and transporting in personal vehicle or company van
• General responsibilities as assigned such as house cleaning, assistance with toileting/showering, job coaching, role modeling, etc.
• Ability to sit, stand, lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, reach and/or move regularly
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years, with a registered and insured vehicle
• CPR/First Aid Certification (We provide training if needed)Pro-ACT Certification (We provide training if needed)
• Medication Administration Training (We provide training)

Advancement Opportunities:

• Extensive new employee orientation
• Initial and ongoing "in-house" training in a wide array of topic areas
• Access to professional trainings offered throughout the year
• Behavior Management training
• Opportunities to pick up extra shifts
• Growth opportunities!

Saturday; 4:00PM- 10:00PM or 4:00PM- 12:00AM