Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job Opening
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Arbor Associates
• North Providence, Rhode Island
— Temporary
Category: Counselor
If you care to make a difference come to the source for people who care!
Direct Support Professionals are needed immediately to join a growing team in the greater North Providence, RI area. The ideal candidate will preferably possess a Bachelor’s degree in a social service discipline and have a minimum of 6-months experience working with in Human Services or related field. Direct Support Professionals are needed to work second shifts during the week and all shifts on weekends assisting youth with behavioral issues in a residential setting.
Responsibilities of the Residential Counselor include:
- Assess, evaluate, interact, respond and support the needs of the program staff and residents
- Perform all shift duties in-accordance with program protocols
- Assume fair-share of required duties assigned by the shift-supervisor including recreational activities and daily-living support
Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum of 6-months experience working with individuals in Human Services or related field
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification at time of hire
- Crisis de-escalation training required
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule
- Reliable transportation
Arbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
All interested applicant must be over the age 18, authorized to work in the United States and pass a stringent background check including Criminal History, Sexual Offender Registry and Department of Children and Families (DCF- MA)/Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCFY-RI).
All interested applicant must be over the age 18, authorized to work in the United States and pass a stringent background check including Criminal History, Sexual Offender Registry and Department of Children and Families (DCF- MA)/Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCFY-RI).