Direct Support Professional - Empower Daily Living & Community Skills

Gateways to Change, Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Healthcare and dental insurance

Vacation, Personal & Sick time off

Weekend and holiday differential pay

401K

Life insurance

Tuition Stipend

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Gateways to Change, Inc. provides in-home and community-based supports to adults with developmental and physical disabilities across Rhode Island.

The role involves helping individuals achieve daily living and social goals, transporting them to appointments and activities, and assisting with personal care and medication administration. We offer full-time and part-time positions with competitive benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation and sick time, weekend and holiday

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• 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 goals in the home and local community.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments, personal shopping, and recreation activities.
• Assist in toileting, dressing, and hygiene.
• 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

In-Home Support

Transportation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independence with staff collaboration

Medication administration

Job description

Gateways to Change, Inc. provides in-home and community-based supports to adults with developmental and physical disabilities across Rhode Island.

The role involves helping individuals achieve daily living and social goals, transporting them to appointments and activities, and assisting with personal care and medication administration. We offer full-time and part-time positions with competitive benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation and sick time, weekend and holiday