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Direct Support Professional

Avatar Residential
Warwick, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/3/2025

Overview

Avatar is seeking energetic and dedicated Direct Support Professionals to join our team! In this role, you will provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities, assisting them in achieving their personal goals and enhancing their quality of life.

Avatar is committed to providing compassionate care while respecting the dignity of all individuals served. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by providing exceptional support and care as a DSP at Avatar!!

At this time we are hiring for:

- Full Time (30-40 hours)

- Part Time (20-29 hours)

- Per Diem

Programs are located in, Warwick, Lincoln and Woonsocket.

Benefits Include:

All Employees

  • Automatic enrollment in 401(k), with matching up to 3% after 1 year
  • Training and Referral Bonuses
  • Employee Assistance Program [EAP]
  • Sick Leave for those under 20 hours, including “Per Diem” employees
  • Holiday Pay: 6 holidays at 1.5x pay, 6 holidays at 2x pay
  • Opportunities for advancement, professional development, and growth

Part Time [20-29 hours]

  • Earned Time Off [ETO]
  • Extended Sick Time
  • Voluntary Benefits through Colonial Life: Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Whole Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance, and Hospital Insurance.

Full Time [30 hours]

  • All part time benefits PLUS
  • Health insurance options through Harvard Pilgrim
  • Dental insurance options through Delta Dental
  • Flexible Spending Account

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.31 - $24.06 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24

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