Direct Support Professional I (3209)

Seven Hills Foundation; North Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Seven Hills Rhode Island is seeking a Direct Support Professional I to support adults with disabilities in community-based residences. You will help participants with daily living activities, promote independence, and ensure a safe, healthy, and fulfilling life within their home and community.

The role involves teamwork with a multidisciplinary staff, transportation duties, and adherence to residential guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED/HiSET required.
• Standard driver’s license – class C or class D.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with daily living activities to promote independence.
• Provide transportation and accompany participants to appointments; document care.

Education

High school diploma/GED/HiSET

Standard driver's license – class C or class D

Job description

Direct Support Professional I

Direct Support Professional I

Pay: $20.00/hour for Per Diem ; $21.00/hour for Regular Part time or Regular Full time

Schedule: 5 weekend shifts per month (Friday 3 p.m. - Monday 9 a.m.), 3 major holidays and 4 minor holidays per year

Are you looking to make a difference and promote healthy and happy lives? Do you have a passion for working with individuals with disabilities and significant life challenges helping them to achieve their fullest potential? If so, consider joining us at Seven Hills Rhode Island where our CORE VALUES include Respect & Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Service to Others.

Direct Support Professionals provide assistance to adults with varying disabilities living in one of our residential homes in the community. In this role you will offer each person the maximum level of independence while ensuring that they are living a safe, healthy, and fulfilled life. Community memberships through personal interests and beliefs are encouraged. This position supports continued development of skills and abilities while respecting and celebrating the individuals’ culture, talents, and contributions. The goal is to provide each individual with a comfortable, safe home, keeping them closely connected to family members, friends, and their community.

Benefits For Full-Time Employees

• Health and Dental Insurance: With generous company contribution
• Generous Accrued Paid Vacation
• Vacation Cash-Out Option
• Paid Personal Days, Holidays and Sick Time
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: With generous Employer match
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework
• Benefits are based on position and scheduled hours

What You'll Do

Direct Support Professionals are responsible for providing day-to-day services to our program participants. This includes assisting and teaching individuals with personal care and activities of daily living, so individuals always look and feel their best. In this position, you may also provide assistance and teach individuals with household maintenance, laundry, meal preparation, shopping, and budgeting while continually promoting independence. Direct Support Professionals may provide transportation and accompany individuals on appointments, using personal and agency vehicles. Administering medications in accordance with residential guidelines is also required. This position works within a multidisciplinary team following all support plans, including behavior plans, and is responsible for accurate documentation.

Direct Support Professionals are provided a paid New Employee Orientation and receive training on CPR/First Aid, Safety Care, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration. Comprehensive program-specific training at the work site is also provided.

Why Join Us?

At Seven Hills Foundation, your work can have a lasting impact. If you’re ready for a hands-on role where patience, consistency, and compassion can change a young person’s day—and sometimes their future—apply today!

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED/HiSET required
• Standard driver’s license – class C or class D