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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

The Groden Center·North Smithfield, Rhode Island

$20 - $22/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

Provide hands-on, person-centered individualized care and supervision for adults with autism and developmental disabilities in a residential group home. Responsibilities include implementing behavioral interventions, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting residents' autonomy and choices.

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

Openings: Thursday 4:00PM- 12:00AM & Saturday; 4:00PM- 9:00AM

**$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.

Benefits

for Part-Time:

  • Low staffing ratios
  • 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!

Thursday 4: 00PM- 12:00AM & Saturday; 4:00PM- 9:00AM

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, be able to lift 50 pounds, and be proficient in English communication.

  • high school
  • 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

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$20 - $22/hr
Location
North Smithfield, Rhode Island
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
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Hiring organization

The Groden Center

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

Salary listed on 23 jobs
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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