Direct Support Professional - Specialized IDD
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Healthcare
Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Mental Health, Caregiver, Rehabilitation
Location: Coventry, Johnston, North Smithfield RI Pay: $24.00-$25.00/hour
Weekend Differential
+ $1.00/hour
Schedule: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Make a Real Impact Every Day
Join a mission-driven team delivering restorative care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in supportive, community-based settings. As a Restorative Support Professional, you will play a critical role in implementing behavioral health care plans and supporting individuals in achieving greater independence, emotional well-being, and community integration.
What You'll Do- Deliver restorative and rehabilitative services based on individual behavioral health care plans.
- Provide motivational, consistent, and respectful support to foster high-quality relationships.
- Use crisis intervention skills and offer intensive support during challenging moments.
- Collaborate with clinical staff to enhance individuals'
daily routines and life skills
, including: nutritional guidance, employment and volunteer opportunities, social and relationship development, personal care and hygiene, medication administration - Maintain a safe, healthy, and positive environment that promotes growth and autonomy.
Skills & Qualifications )
- Deep understanding of intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring emotional/mental health needs.
- Skilled in monitoring, documenting
, and communicating progress clearly and professionally. - A natural role model with a positive, caring demeanor and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Education
:
High school diploma or GED required. - Experience
: 1-2 years of experience providing rehabilitative or behavioral support to individuals with I/DD and mental health needs.- Safety Care Certification preferred (current or previous).
- Licensure
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Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. - Physical Requirements
:
Ability to lift 25-50 lbs. (with assistance or lifting devices), and perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, pushing/pulling, or kneeling without restriction.
- Platinum Benefits Package
- Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance (HMO & PPO)
- Delta Dental and vision coverage
- a Health Reimbursement Account
- agency-sponsored life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- paid vacation and sick time
- tuition reimbursement up to $2,400 per year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Aflac insurance
- pet and identity theft insurance
- vehicle repair discounts
- career development opportunities
- employee health and wellness events
- exclusive employee discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Pet Insurance & Identity Protection
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Health & Wellness Events
- Employee Discounts
Join a compassionate, professional team committed to improving lives through restorative supports and behavioral care. Whether you're looking to grow your career or deepen your impact,
this is meaningful work that matters.
Locations: Coventry, Johnston, North Smithfield, RI
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