CNA certified: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Description

Job Description

Why Join RSI Community:

As a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Direct Support Professional position at RSI Community, you will gain hands on experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they build independence, pursue personal goals, and engage in their communities. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will assist with daily activities, encourage community involvement, and help foster meaningful relationships. This position provides valuable experience and trainings, while also making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Provided Training and Certifications:

⭐On-site training

⭐Orientation

⭐NCI A and B (National Crisis Intervention,, Behavioral Intervention training - prevention and defensive techniques)

⭐CPR/Standard First Aid (through the American Red Cross)

⭐Medication Administration (taught by registered nurse)

⭐Driving Safety

⭐Autism Friendly training

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADL's) such as personal hygiene, grooming, and medication administration

- Respond to medical or behavioral needs following established procedures

- Encourage individuals to engage in social, recreational, and skill building activities

- Document individual progress of goals, incidents/observations and interventions in individual portal

- Light housekeeping, maintaining a clean and safe environment

- Commit to working at RSI Community for 6 months

Benefits:

- Sign on Bonus: Up to $2000 for full time and Up to $600 for part time

- An extra $2.00 per hour for weekend premium pay (from Friday 3pm to Monday 9am)

- Comprehensive training and professional development

- Health and Dental Insurance for full time

- 403(b) Retirement Plan

- Paid time off for full time

- Flexible Scheduling

- Meaningful work that impacts the lives of adults with IDD

- Collaborative Team Environment with opportunities for growth

Available Shifts:

First Shift Positions:

Monday-Friday 7am-3pm

Second Shift Positions:

Sunday 8:30am-8:30pm - Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-9pm

Tuesday-Friday 2:30pm-9pm - Saturday 8:30am-8:30pm

Third Shift Positions:

Various days from 10:30pm-8:30am

Part Time:

Days and hours vary depending on operational needs, with a typical schedule of 1–2 days per week.

Qualifications:

⭐ High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

⭐ Driver's License Required for most positions

⭐ CNA Certification Required

⭐ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with diverse individuals

⭐ Calm, passionate and collected demeanor in complex and challenging situations

Core Values:

We Care about People - We Build Relationships - We Respond - We Lead By Example - We Enjoy What We Do

Preferred Qualifications:

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations:

Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization