Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Gateways to Change is a non-profit agency providing services to adults with developmental and physical disabilities in residential and community settings.

We are looking for a dedicated and committed Direct Support Workers who are striving to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve. Help individuals acquire and maintain skills to improve their daily-living, and socialization skills.

Provide In-Home and Community Based support to individuals

Assist individuals with achieving a variety of goals in the home and local community

Transport individuals to medical appointments, personal shopping, and recreation activities

Assist in toileting, dressing, and hygiene

Administration of medication

Cultivate safe and supportive relationships

Be creative, organized, and efficient

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and bring fun to the job

Working independently and with staff

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid driver's license and existing insurance, registrations & inspection

Must provide a criminal background check with no disqualifying offenses

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

BENEFITS:

We offer a competitive benefit packages for full-time & part time employees including:

Competitive Salary

Healthcare and dental insurance

Vacation, Personal & Sick time off

Weekend and holiday differential pay

401K

Life insurance

Tuition Stipend

Mileage Reimbursement

Please come to our main office at 1060 Park Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island or for your convenience you can start the application process by going to our website and fill out an application at:

We are hiring for all shifts, part time, full time or sub positions.

These positions are located throughout Rhode Island.

Part-time