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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

The Groden Center·East Providence, Rhode Island

Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 12 days ago
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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  • 4 similar openings in the East Providence area

About the role

Direct Support Professionals provide hands-on, person-centered care and supervision to male adult residents in a group home setting. They work as part of a team to implement behavioral interventions and assist with daily living activities.

✨Full-Time & Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP) Opportunities Available in East Providence, RI!✨

Openings

  • Monday 12:00AM- 8:00AM
  • Wednesday; 8:00AM- 4:00PM
  • Saturday; 8:00AM- 4:00PM & 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 up to six male adult residents in our home.

  • Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package (Pro-rated for Part-Time)!!
  • 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
  • High School diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak in English proficiently
  • Ability to speak, see & hear clearly/audibly, as well as write legibly for documentation
  • Basic computer skills
  • Professional and respectful communication skills with clients and their families or other parties
  • Ability to intervene with clients when needed to implement behavioral inventions including physical restraint, lifting and transporting in personal vehicle or company van
  • General responsibilities as assigned such as house cleaning, assistance with toileting/showering, job coaching, role modeling, etc.
  • Ability to sit, stand, lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, reach and/or move regularly
  • Valid driver's license for at least 3 years, with a registered and insured vehicle
  • CPR/First Aid Certification (We provide training if needed)
  • Pro-ACT Certification (We provide training if needed)
  • Medication Administration Training (We provide training)

Advancement Opportunities

  • Extensive new employee orientation
  • Initial and ongoing "in-house" training in a wide array of topic areas
  • Access to professional trainings offered throughout the year
  • Behavior Management training
  • Opportunities to pick up extra shifts
  • Growth opportunities!

Monday 12: 00AM- 8:00AM Wednesday; 8:00AM- 4:00PM Saturday; 8:00AM- 4:00PM & 4:00PM- 10:00PM

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. A valid driver's license for at least three years and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting up to 50 pounds are required.

  • high school
  • Lifting
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Medication Administration
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Behavioral Intervention
  • First Aid
  • Direct Support
  • Role Modeling
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Job Coaching
  • Physical Restraint
  • Showering Assistance
  • House Cleaning
  • Cpr
  • Person-centered Care

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401k
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement
  • Aflac

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
East Providence, Rhode Island
Posted
Sep 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

The Groden Center

The Groden Center is hiring in East Providence, Rhode Island. It operates in law enforcement. Team size: 51-200 employees. Headquarters: Smithfield, Rhode Island. This opening is listed as full_time.

IndustryLaw Enforcement
Size51-200 employees
HQSmithfield, Rhode Island
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Direct Support Professional roles in Rhode Island are commonly tied to ongoing demand in community-based disability services, where employers look for reliable staff who can support daily living and behavior needs. This role is competitive because it requires a high school diploma, at least one year of autism or developmental disabilities experience, a valid driver’s license, lifting ability, and clear English communication. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience matches the hands-on support and mobility expectations before applying.

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