Direct Support Professional I
About The Position
Direct Support Professionals at Seven Hills Rhode Island assist adults with varying disabilities living in residential homes within the community. The role focuses on promoting the maximum level of independence for each person, ensuring they live a safe, healthy, and fulfilled life. Community memberships through personal interests and beliefs are encouraged. This position supports the continued development of individuals' skills and abilities while respecting and celebrating their culture, talents, and contributions. The ultimate goal is to provide each individual with a comfortable, safe home, keeping them closely connected to family members, friends, and their community. The organization's core values include Respect & Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Service to Others. A $500 new hire sign-on bonus is offered.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License & Good Driving Record
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform physical demands including sitting, pushing, pulling, carrying, grasping, speaking, listening, stooping, crouching, bending, standing, twisting, crawling, walking, and climbing
- Normal degree of flexibility
- Ability to walk, run or shuffle, kneel on one or two knees and then stand up
- Ability to utilize upper and lower body strength within weight restrictions
- Ability to lift up to seventy-five (75) pounds or up to two hundred (200) pounds with assistance
- Ability, with training, to perform appropriate physical restraint as needed
Nice To Haves
- Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives
- Varied interests and personal connections in the local community
- Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of your team
Responsibilities
- Providing day-to-day services to program participants
- Assisting and teaching individuals with personal care and activities of daily living
- Providing assistance and teaching individuals with household maintenance, laundry, meal preparation, shopping, and budgeting while continually promoting independence
- Providing transportation and accompanying individuals on appointments, using personal and agency vehicles
- Administering medications in accordance with residential guidelines
- Working within a multidisciplinary team following all support plans, including behavior plans
- Being responsible for accurate documentation
Benefits
- Health and Dental Insurance: With generous company contribution
- Generous Accrued Paid Vacation
- Vacation Cash-Out Option
- Paid Personal Days, Holidays and Sick Time
- Enhanced Retirement Plan: With generous Employer match
- Student Loan Assistance : Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution
- Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework
- $500 New Hire Sign-on Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
