TSS Direct Support Professional

How would you like to come into work feeling empowered, entrusted, and inspired to make a real difference, in the real world?

As a TSS Direct Support Professional
,
you
can make that difference by teaching valuable life and job skills to a young person who's motivated to learn from your personal experience.

Direct Support Professionals in our TSS program help high school students with disabilities learn from hands-on work experience at local businesses in their communities.

As a DSP you’ll help support a student with:

• On-the-job coaching and supervision
• Building Employer/Employee relationships
• Learning social and other 'soft skills'

In other words, you'll help prepare them for success in the workplace after graduation!

Being a Direct Support Professional is the perfect opportunity for college students, parents, retirees — or anyone looking for a rewarding experience with a schedule that fits their unique lifestyle.

As a DSP, you'll benefit from:

• Paid training
• ACRE National Job Coaching Certification
• CPR Certification
• FREE Sign Language Classes
• An independent work environment
• Time off during school vacation

... and much more!

Don't settle for less — increase your earning potential with a job that pays in more ways than one:

• Spend more time on school and family with a flexible schedule
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with paid time off
• Pursue higher education with tuition reimbursement
• Lower your monthly bills with our Verizon wireless plan
• Get affordable care with medical & dental insurance
• Make more money with paid incentive programs
• Move your career forward with advancement opportunities

To be a Direct Support Professional, you only need a high school diploma or GED, access to an insured vehicle, and the willingness to share your knowledge and kindness with others.

• Valid driver's license
• Proof of auto insurance
• Reliable transportation
• Favorable background check

• Flexible, dependable, creative, and a sense of humor

So many opportunities for growth and a great place to have a career.

Direct Support Professional

North Kingstown, RI

It is the most rewarding job I have ever had.

Direct Support Professional

Cranston, RI

This job taught me to be more understanding and have more of an imagination with everyday life.

Direct Support Professional

Warwick, RI

You develop so many great relationships and learn a lot about yourself in the process.

Direct Support Professional

North Kingstown, RI

What you do here is amazing. The job itself is wonderful and rewarding.

Westerly, RI

Although at times it can be challenging, I look forward to challenging myself each day.

Direct Support Professional

West Kingston, RI