Sub/Relief/Per Diem Direct Support Professional (DSP)

The Groden Center; Chepachet (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low staffing ratios

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Cove Residential in Rhode Island is seeking a Sub/Relief/Per Diem Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide supervised, person-centered care in a residential setting. The DSP will work across several RI locations with open shifts and various evening and overnight options.

Qualified candidates have at least 1 year of experience with autism/developmental disabilities, strong English communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities; 3+ years preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Must be able to sit, stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and assist with daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to residents in a residential group home setting.
• Deliver hands-on, person-centered care and documentation.
• Assist with activities of daily living including toileting/showering and transportation.
• Participate in house cleaning and routine tasks; support job coaching and behavioral management.
• Collaborate with the Residential Manager and team to ensure meaningful daily choices for residents.

Skills

Experience with autism

Professional communication

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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2 days ago Requisition ID: 1494

Sub/Relief/Per Diem Direct Support Professional (DSP) Opportunity Available: work where and when there are open shifts between Providence, North Providence, East Providence, Johnston, North Smithfield, and Chepachet, RI!

Schedule options:8:00AM- 4:00PM, 4:00PM- 9:00PM, 4:00PM- 10:00PM, 4:00PM- 12:00AM, and 12:00AM- 8:00AM

Rate of Pay:$22.00 per hour

Excellent opportunity to join our dedicated and compassionate team at Cove Residential to help make a real difference in the lives of adults with autism and other developmental disabilities! If you're a team player with a caring heart who's ready to be there to help, then we'd love to have you join our Cove family!

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) help provide supervision and support to clients in our residential group home setting. We offer ongoing education, experiences and a supportive staff that emphasizes the individual's role in making choices to give them greater control of the direction of their life. You can be a part of a making a positive impact on their lives each day you come to work. You would provide hands-on, person-centered individualized care and support for our residents. DSPs/Residential Behavior Specialists work with a supportive team that includes the Residential Manager, Assistant Residential Manager, other DSPs and more to support residents in our home.

Benefits for Sub/Relief DSP Staff:

• Low staffing ratios
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage Reimbursement

Education, Experience and Skills Needed:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience required working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities; 3+ years of experience preferred
• Minimum work requirement: MUST work a minimum of 2 shifts per month to stay active
• High School diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English proficiently
• Ability to speak, see & hear clearly/audibly, as well as write legibly for documentation
• Basic computer skills
• Professional and respectful communication skills with clients and their families or other parties
• Ability to intervene with clients when needed to implement behavioral inventions including physical restraint, lifting and transporting in personal vehicle or company van
• General responsibilities as assigned such as house cleaning, assistance with toileting/showering, job coaching, role modeling, etc.
• Ability to sit, stand, lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, reach and/or move regularly
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years, with a registered and insured vehicle
• First Aid/CPR Certification (We provide training if needed)
• Medication administration (We provide training)
• Pro-ACT Certification (We provide training if needed)
• Extensive new employee orientation
• Initial and ongoing "in-house" training in a wide array of topic areas
• Access to professional trainings offered throughout the year
• Behavior Management training
• Opportunities to pick up extra shifts
• Growth opportunities!

Advancement Opportunities:

• Extensive new employee orientation
• Initial and ongoing "in-house" training in a wide array of topic areas
• Access to professional trainings offered throughout the year
• Behavior Management training
• Opportunities to pick up extra shifts
• Growth opportunities!