Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for more than just a job?

At LIFE, we offer the opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a lasting impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities across Rhode Island.

We are currently hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our dedicated, responsible, and compassionate team. In this role, you’ll support individuals in both residential and community-based settings—helping them build independence, confidence, and fulfilling lives. Whether you're assisting with daily routines, encouraging community engagement, or celebrating personal milestones, your work will truly matter.

Where You’ll Work:

• Openings are available throughout Rhode Island, including Barrington, Bristol, Cranston, Middletown, Pawtucket, Riverside, Tiverton, and Warren.

Flexible Schedules to Fit Your Life:

• We offer full-time and part-time positions across first, second, and third shifts, giving you the flexibility to find a schedule that works for you.

Competitive Pay + Generous Benefits:

We believe in taking care of the people who care for others!

• Starting pay from $20.00 up to $23.33/hour (based on schedule)
• Comprehensive and generous medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan options
• Overtime opportunities for those who qualify
• Paid training—no prior experience required
• Regular step increases based on length of service
• And more!

Grow With Us:

• This isn’t just an entry-level role—it’s the beginning of a pathway. Many of our team members build long-term careers here, advancing into leadership, specialized support roles, and program management. We invest in your growth through hands-on training, mentorship, and ongoing development opportunities.

Who You Are:

• Compassionate, reliable, and motivated
• Eager to make a positive impact
• A strong team player with a willingness to learn
• A high school diploma (or equivalent) is preferred, but not required—we value the right attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment above all else
• A driver’s license is strongly preferred but not always required

Ready to Get Started?

LIFE Inc. is a private, non-profit organization devoted to providing a wide range of community-based experiences and supports to participants with developmental disabilities in Rhode Island in a non-discriminatory manner. Our staff and management team is committed to the participants they are hired to work for and are well-versed in promoting supportive environments and providing opportunities for both independence and growth. The framework of our mission and vision are clear:

• Support
• Choice
• Empowerment

LIFE Inc. supports adults with developmental disabilities in both 24-hour and non-24 hour settings. Each residential option is designed to meet a person’s specific goals and needs and to foster self-sufficiency and determination to their fullest potential.

LIFE Inc. works to provide a person-centered supportive environment for participants with disabilities through:

• Community Participation
• Creating Personal Goals
• Developing a Positive Self-Image
• Developing Independence
• Informed Choice Making
• Life Skill Development
• Relationship Building
• Self-Advocacy

We are committed to being an innovative and creative leader in supported resources:

• To continue educating ourselves, our community, and those we support
• To ensure satisfaction of participants by listening and participating in open, honest communication
• To promote equality as well as quality of life through freedom of choice and self-advocacy
• To encourage growth and accept change, not only in the participants we support, but also within ourselves and our ideas

Company Description

LIFE Inc. is a private, non-profit organization devoted to providing a wide range of community-based experiences and supports to participants with developmental disabilities in Rhode Island in a non-discriminatory manner. Our staff and management team is committed to the participants they are hired to work for and are well-versed in promoting supportive environments and providing opportunities for both independence and growth. The framework of our mission and vision are clear: \r\n\r\n• Support\r\n• Choice\r\n• Empowerment\r\n\r\nLIFE Inc. supports adults with developmental disabilities in both 24-hour and non-24 hour settings. Each residential option is designed to meet a person’s specific goals and needs and to foster self-sufficiency and determination to their fullest potential.\r\n\r\nLIFE Inc. works to provide a person-centered supportive environment for participants with disabilities through:\r\n\r\n• Community Participation\r\n• Creating Personal Goals\r\n• Developing a Positive Self-Image\r\n• Developing Independence\r\n• Informed Choice Making\r\n• Life Skill Development\r\n• Relationship Building\r\n• Self-Advocacy\r\n\r\nWe are committed to being an innovative and creative leader in supported resources:\r\n\r\n• To continue educating ourselves, our community, and those we support\r\n• To ensure satisfaction of participants by listening and participating in open, honest communication\r\n• To promote equality as well as quality of life through freedom of choice and self-advocacy\r\n• To encourage growth and accept change, not only in the participants we support, but also within ourselves and our ideas