DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Advisor Model
Part-time hours with flexible schedules are available throughout Rhode Island.
Pay based upon experience starting from $21/hr!
General Position Description
A DSP in the Advisor Model is hired directly by the person they work with. Individuals are our employers; you work for them. Individuals supported in the Advisor Model are not part of our Day Programs. They manage their own supports.
As a DSP, you will be responsible for providing assistance in completing daily living activities to people with developmental disabilities through direct support and teaching skills to increase competencies in areas such as:
- Employment support
- Personal care supports
- Community integration
- Recreation
- Education
- Social skills supports
TRAINING
Perspectives' New Employee Orientation program provides a welcoming, in-depth training experience to accommodate those who have never worked with people with developmental disabilities.
BENEFITS
In addition to a creative and collaborative work environment, Perspectives offers a generous benefits package that includes:
- Flexible schedules
- Paid training and mentor programs
- Employee incentive programs
- Generous paid time off
- Verizon, AAA and health club discounts
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401k savings plan
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
At Perspectives, we listen to people's ideas, see their talents, and assume unlimited potential. We invest in our employees and support their career development by providing the resources to make it happen!
Here are just a few ways we give back to our dedicated professionals:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Management "in-training" programs
- American Sign Language (ASL) classes
- Mindfulness Training
- DSP Mentor Program
- National DSP (NADSP) Certification
- CPR Certification
JOB REQUIREMENTS
To become a Direct Support Professional, you’ll need:
- A favorable background check
- A safe driving record
- Access to an insured vehicle
- A High School Diploma/GED equivalent
