Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Grodencenter; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (80% covered)

Dental Insurance (100% coverage)

Vision Insurance

401K with match

HRA

FSA

DCFSA

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AFLAC

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid CEUs

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

EAP

Job summary

Groden Residential in Smithfield, RI is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for evening and weekend shifts. The role involves supervising and supporting six young adult male residents in a residential group home, with focus on person-centered care and daily living activities.

Requires 2+ years of relevant experience and English proficiency; HS diploma with 4+ years or a BA with 2+ years qualifies. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401K, and more, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Must have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years with a registered and insured vehicle.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (training provided).
• Medication Administration Training (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to clients in a residential group home.
• Deliver hands‑on, person‑centered care for up to six male residents.
• Assist with daily living tasks, documentation, and house duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Basic computer skills

Education

HS diploma or GED with 4+ years of relevant experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field with 2+ years experience

Job description

Full-Time

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Opportunity Available in Smithfield, RI!

• 3:30PM- 11:00PM; Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday

Open shifts

• 3:30PM- 11:00PM; Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday
• 9:00AM- 3:30PM; Saturday & Sunday

Pay

$21- $23 per hour (based on education & experience)

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

Excellent opportunity to join our dedicated and compassionate team at Groden Residential to help make a real difference in the lives of young 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 Groden 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 six young adult male 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 residents in the home.

Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package!!!

• Company paid 80% of Health Insurance
• Company Paid 100% of Dental Insurance(Individual)
• Vision Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
• Free Long Term Disability Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• AFLAC
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for Paid CEUs
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education, Experience and Skills Needed:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities
• Education Requirement: Either;
  • High School diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent with 4+ years of experience working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities OR;
  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field with 2+ years of experience working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities
• 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)
• 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!

3:30PM- 11:00PM; Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday

9:00AM- 3:30PM; Saturday & Sunday