Direct Support Specialist

West Bay RI; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

West Bay RI is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with IDD in their homes and community. The role emphasizes promoting independence, following care plans, and fostering respectful relationships with people supported, families, and community partners.

You will work full-time in Cranston and surrounding communities, with a 35-hour week and shifts Tue–Sat or Sun–Thu. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required; comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Direct support role requiring caring, patient demeanor.
• Ability to follow care plans and communicate with team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living to promote independence.
• Support individuals in home and community settings.
• Document status and report to supervisor as needed.
• Follow safety and HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Find your passion, live your purpose

NEW RATE: $24.00/hourly

Support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in their homes and community to develop their maximum independence. Respectfully and consistently communicate to develop and maintain quality-based relationships in a healthy environment. Foster a positive, productive team environment with people supported, co-workers, families and community associations. Encourage independence and natural support by providing quality decision making opportunities.

Essential Functions

Provide assistance with informed decision making to enable positive outcomes with activities of daily living including personal care, household chores; health maintenance and relationship facilitation. Promote social opportunities and community inclusion for the individuals. Encourage independence and natural support by providing quality decision making opportunities. Promote appropriate communication and interactions consistent with agency values. Follow all care plans, including proper administration of medications. Objectively monitor; report and document individuals status, including implementing care plans and goals. Model and maintain a positive, supportive, productive team and work environment in multiple settings. Maintain required training, including Safety Care, CPR/AED/1st Aid; Human Rights, HIPAA. Honest, reliable and trustworthy with a respectful attitude and behavior that strives for excellence.

General Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Valid Driver's License with good driving background
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years experience as a Direct Support Professional or Milieu Therapist.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Schedule

• Schedule: Full Time: Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday
• Shifts: 1st and 2nd with some flexibility to occasionally cover 3rd shift
• Hours: 35
• Positions available in: Cranston, Johnston and Warwick

What we offer you

• NEW Pay Rate: $24.00 Hourly
• Weekend Pay Differential = additional $1.00/hour
• Platinum Plan Benefits (Up to $20K) BCBS Health Insurance (HMO & PPO Plans), Remarkably low bi-weekly employee contributions; Delta Dental Insurance; Health Reimbursement Account (HRA); Vision Insurance; Agency sponsored life insurance; 401K Retirement Plan; Vacation time; Sick time; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Tuition Reimbursement up to ($2,400 a year); Aflac Insurance (Accident/Cancer/Life); Pet Insurance; Identity Theft Insurance; Career Development; Employee Health and Wellness events, Employee Discounts and more!

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