Direct Support Professional (DSP) at The Groden Center

Providence, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Support, Autism Support, Developmental Disabilities Care, Behavioral Intervention, Physical Restraint, Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid, Pro-Act Certification, Documentation, Communication, House Cleaning, Job Coaching, Role Modeling, Lifting, Person-Centered Care

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

✨Full-Time & Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) Opportunities Available in North Providence, RI!✨ Openings: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 4:00PM- 12:00AM + Saturday & Sunday from 8:00AM-4:00PM **$1,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!! (Pro-rated for Part-Time) 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 Residential 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, Residential Assistant Manager, other DSPs and more to support male and female residents in the home. Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package for Full-Time!! * Company Paid 80% of Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield * Company Paid 100% of Dental Insurance with Delta Dental (Individual) * Vision Insurance with VSP * Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) * 401K with Company Match * Free Long Term Disability Insurance * Free Life Insurance * AFLAC * Low staffing ratios * Voluntary Pet Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement * Generous Paid Time Off * Holiday Pay * 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 * High School diploma * 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 * CPR/First Aid Certification (We provide training if needed) * Pro-ACT Certification (We provide training if needed) * Medication Administration Training (We provide training) 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! Thursday, Friday & Saturday 4:00PM- 12:00AM + Saturday & Sunday from 8:00AM-4:00PM

Responsibilities

Direct Support Professionals provide hands-on, person-centered care and supervision to adults with autism and developmental disabilities in a residential group home. They work as part of a supportive team to implement behavioral interventions and assist with daily living activities.