Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP)

The Groden Center·Providence, Rhode Island

$20 - $22/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 6 days ago

Practice for this role

Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) · $20 - $22/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-9% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Rhode Island ($22.00/hr, n=37)

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 37 posted dental roles in Rhode Island rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 9% below the Rhode Island median for dental roles.

Provide hands-on, person-centered supervision and support for adults with autism and developmental disabilities in a residential group home. Responsibilities include implementing behavioral interventions, assisting with daily living activities, and collaborating with a management team.

✨Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) Opportunity Available in Providence, RI!✨

Openings: Friday, Saturday & Sunday; 8:00AM- 4:00PM, Saturday; 4:00PM- 10:00PM

**$1,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!! (Pro-rated for Part-Time)

Excellent opportunity to join our dedicated and compassionate team at Cove Residential to help make a real difference in the lives of adults with autism and other developmental disabilities! If you're a team player with a caring heart who's ready to be there to help, then we'd love to have you join our Cove Residential family!

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) help provide supervision and support to clients in our residential group home setting.

We offer ongoing education, experiences and a supportive staff that emphasizes the individual's role in making choices to give them greater control of the direction of their life.

You can be a part of a making a positive impact on their lives each day you come to work.

You would provide hands-on, person-centered individualized care and support for our residents.

DSPs/Residential Behavior Specialists work with a supportive team that includes the Residential Manager, Residential Assistant Manager, other DSPs and more to support five male residents in the home.

Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package!! (Pro-Rated for Part-Time 20-36 hours)
Company Paid 80% of Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield
Company Paid 100% of Dental Insurance with Delta Dental (Individual)
Vision Insurance with VSP
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
401K with Company Match
Free Long Term Disability Insurance
Free Life Insurance
AFLAC
Low staffing ratios
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mileage Reimbursement

Education, Experience and Skills Needed

Minimum of 1 year of experience required working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities; 3+ years of experience preferred

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, a registered vehicle, and the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.

high school
professional certificate
Teamwork
Documentation
Communication Skills
Medication Administration
CPR
Professionalism
Crisis Intervention
Behavioral Intervention
Patient Transport
Patient Supervision
First Aid
Basic Computer Skills
Person-Centered Care
Job Coaching
Patient Lifting
Physical Restraint

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
401K With Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Mileage Reimbursement
AFLAC
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $20 - $22/hr
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Posted: Sep 4, 2026
Application: Employer website

Dental assistant roles in Rhode Island

Dental assistant openings in Rhode Island are typically driven by steady patient flow in private practices and group clinics, with bilingual Spanish-English candidates often standing out in local hiring. These roles are competitive because employers usually want a high school diploma or GED, X-ray and CPR/BLS certification, and preferably formal dental assisting training; benefits commonly include health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and employee assistance support. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you time reviewing details.