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

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

Work where and when there are open shifts between Warwick, Johnston, & Smithfield, RI!

Schedule options: 9:00AM- 3:30PM, 3:30PM- 11:00PM & 11:00PM- 9:00AM

Rate of Pay: $23.00 per hour

Excellent opportunity to join our dedicated and compassionate team at Groden 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 Groden 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 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 2 years of experience required working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities
• Education Requirement: Either;
  • High School diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent with 4+ years of experience working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities OR
  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field with 2+ years of experience working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities
• Minimum work requirement: MUST work a minimum of 2 shifts per month to stay active
• 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)
• MAP Certification for medication administration (We provide training if needed)
• Safety Care Certification (We provide training if needed)

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!