What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Community Living of Rhode Island?
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.
Salary : $200