Direct Support Professional-Hope, RI Position Available In Providence, Rhode Island

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Company:
Spurwink Ri
Salary:
$41600
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Direct Support Professional-Hope, RI spurwink|ri

  • 3.

6 Hope, RI Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $20 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Paid training Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Paid orientation Safety equipment provided Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Caregiving High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Meal preparation Entry level Full Job Description

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS NEEDED!

2 FT

MIXED SHIFTS POSITIONS

available in our Seven Mile Road group home in Hope, RI. Mandatory

  • Must be available for weekend shifts, day shifts (7am
  • 3pm) and evening shifts (3pm
  • 11pm).
SUMMARY:

Directly supports individuals in identifying and achieving life goals. Works as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. To work towards strategies that promote individual independence and self esteem by assisting persons in: Making choices of activities that will foster individualized experiences in a wide range of community settings; Promoting development of relationships with others; including family, employers and community members; Developing competencies in areas such as social, recreational, vocational, physical, educational, self care and home management. To demonstrate respect and advocate for individual Human Rights and confidentiality. To participate with persons, program consultants, residential, vocational and administrative staff in designing and implementing positive behavioral supports plans, and individualized goals. To gain and maintain good working knowledge of all programming (BSP, OT, PT, Speech, etc.) and to perform same safely, consistently, thoroughly and professionally. To have personalized but professional relationships with consumers and be a positive role model, using an approach that is both respectful and inclusive. To complete all mandatory agency training and in-house in-service training as scheduled. To work as a team member by: Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with co-workers, guardians, family, and clinical support staff; Assisting new employees in developing necessary job skills; Solving problems in early stages by directly addressing concerns to the appropriate persons and using established problem solving and grievance procedures. To do fair share of workload. To assist in the provision of a safe and sanitary living/work environment. To carry out regular and special responsibilities in a reliable and flexible manner. To demonstrate a positive attitude towards spurwink|ri policy, be supportive of agency mission, vision, values and constructively address agency concerns with appropriate persons. To be punctual and dependable. To perform responsibilities and assignments as deemed necessary and appropriate by the supervising body and/or designated staff, and which are in accordance with regulations, policies and/or daily functions of the program. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

REQUIRED

All applicants MUST present at initial in person interview: Valid driver’s license, Valid auto insurance, auto registration and up to date inspection.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Drivers license/registration and personal vehicle insurance

Completion of National and State of RI Background Criminal Records Check OTHER:

As an employee of spurwink|ri, the support worker is expected to adhere to the policies and procedures of spurwink|ri. As he/she may be required to drive on agency business, he/she must maintain a current RI state driver’s license and a clean driving history as outlined in the spurwink|ri Employee Driving Policy.

  • spurwink|ri provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestral origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability or age.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid orientation Paid time off Paid training Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Safety equipment provided Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Evening shift Every weekend Night shift

Work Location:

In person

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