Perspectives is Hiring Immediately for Direct Support Professionals in this position. Locations include but not limited to: East Greenwich, Narragansett, Wakefield, Charlestown and Westerly.
High need to fill 1st shift, 2nd (2pm-10pm) and 3rd (overnights) shifts! Plus, shift differential pay for all weekend 2nd and 3rd shifts!
Are you a compassionate, reliable Leader looking for a rewarding experience?
Perspectives Corporation desires compassionate, creative, and flexible leaders who are interested in becoming Direct Support Professionals who make a positive impact on their community by working with people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Our adult residential programs have full time and part time positions available in various group home settings within Rhode Island. Direct Support Professionals in residential programs work flexible schedules consisting of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. Salary based on experience.
The Direct Support Professional's role is assisting people in becoming active members of their community, in maintaining daily living skills.
We require a favorable criminal record check, safe driving record and access to an insured vehicle. High School Diploma/GED equivalent is required.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Household management (cooking, cleaning, laundry)
- Building and maintaining healthy friendships and relationships
- Administering medications
- Transporting individuals to work, appointments, and outings
- Exploring recreational activities that reflect the individual’s interests
ADDITIONAL PERKS:
- $1250 employee referral bonus!
- Health club membership discounts
- AAA membership discounts
- Verizon mobile discount
- A dynamic working environment
- Continued Training Opportunities (Mindfulness training, American Sign Language class, CPR certification, and DSP Mentor Program)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Perspectives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work a weekend shift (Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday)?
Education:
Experience:
- direct care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Narragansett, RI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person