Direct Support Specialist

West Bay RI; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Vacation time

Sick time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

West Bay RI in Warwick, RI is seeking Direct Support Professionals to help individuals with IDD achieve independence in home and community settings. New rate $24.00 per hour, with weekend differential.

Full-time schedules Tue-Sat or Sun-Thu, 35 hours per week; shifts include 1st and 2nd with occasional 3rd shift coverage. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, following care plans, medication administration, and documenting progress.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• 2–3 years of Direct Support Professional or Milieu Therapist experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and health maintenance.
• Follow care plans and document individuals' status and goals.
• Promote independence, community inclusion, and safe decision-making.
• Maintain training in Safety Care, CPR/AED/First Aid, HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Direct support exp

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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