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Community Living of Rhode Island

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.

$38,380 / year median in Rhode Island

+23% projected growth

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Job Description

Why Work at Community Living of Rhode Island? At Community Living of Rhode Island, every day offers the opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life. Our staff help individuals with disabilities achieve their goals, build independence, and participate fully in their communities.
What Makes Us Different:
Person-centered approach to all services Supportive and collaborative works environment Opportunities for professional growth and development Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits Flexible scheduling options Meaningful work that changes lives Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package that supports our employees' health, financial security, and work-life balance, including: Medical Insurance CLRI contributes 50%, employee contributes 50% Dental Insurance CLRI contributes 100% Life Insurance Available to full-time employees after 1 year of continuous employment - CLRI contributes 100% Paid Vacation Eligible after 1 year of continuous employment Paid Sick Time Accrual of sick time begins upon hire Paid Personal Days Full-Time employees 24hrs & part-time employees 12hrs Paid Holidays Eleven (11) paid holidays Simplified Employee Pension Plan (SEP) Applicable to full-time employees after 3 years of continuous employment 401(k) Retirement Plan Eligible after 1 year of continuous employment AAA Membership Available to select management and program staff Mileage Reimbursement $0.60 per mile Employee Recognition Program Employee of the Month incentives Employee Referral Program Get $200 if you refer a new employee who is retained for at least 6 months Professional Development We are committed to supporting the professional growth and development of all employees through training, education, and advancement opportunities, which may include: Comprehensive orientation and onboarding program Ongoing training in disability services best practices Leadership development programs Tuition reimbursement for continuing education Conference and workshop attendance Internal promotion and advancement opportunities Direct Support Professional (DSP) This position is responsible for direct support services, entry level position responsible for implementing specific teaching programs in the following areas: Activities of daily living ADL, gross and fine motor skills, communication, self preservation and leisure skills: behavior management and community integration. Full time and part time positions are available at most of our programs State wide. Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from:
individuals of all backgrounds and identities; people with disabilities; veterans and military families; recent graduates and career changers; bilingual and multilingual candidates; individuals with lived experience in disability services.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • Personal Leave
  • Financial Aid/Assistance