Direct Support Professional / Part Time / Female Program / 3pm-11pm / Warwick

Gateways To Change Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

401K

Life insurance

Job summary

Gateways to Change, Inc. is seeking dedicated Direct Support Workers to help adults with developmental and physical disabilities in residential and community settings in Rhode Island.

You will assist individuals to acquire daily living and socialization skills, and support them in achieving personal goals. Responsibilities include in-home/community-based support, transportation to appointments and activities, help with daily living tasks, and medication administration.

Qualifications

• Direct Support Worker role responsibilities and expectations.
• Ability to work with adults with developmental and physical disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and community-based support to individuals.
• Assist individuals with goals in daily living and socialization.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments, shopping, and activities.
• Assist with activities of daily living including toileting, dressing, and hygiene.
• Administer medications as directed and monitor safety.

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

We are hiring for all shifts, part time, full time or sub positions.

These positions are located throughout Rhode Island.