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Direct Support Specialist

4 months ago

Cranston, United States Justice Resource Institute Full time
Description

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you passionate about social justice and ready to make a difference in the lives of the men who live with challenging multiple diagnoses? As a Direct Support Professional, you will teach life skills and assist individuals to succeed as members of their communities The ideal candidate will be adaptable and compassionate in all situations.

Supports To Empower People (STEP) provides comprehensive, community and residential services to adult men who have intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) as well as significant behavioral and mental health concerns. The principles of Dialectical Behavioral Treatment (DBT) are adapted for the individual and integrated into all aspects of supports. STEP provides empowering assistance in therapeutically receptive environments which allows participants to embark upon the clinical challenges encountered and to safely explore and pursue their dreams.

We are focused on creating a healthy environment for new staff to thrive. We offer extensive training and career development opportunities to help our staff achieve their professional and personal goals

Schedule Includes: Full Time, 1st and 2nd Shifts available. Requires 2 weekend shifts

Salary: $22.25/hr

Due to the nature of our work and the youth who are depending on us, there are times where overtime may be mandated.

What You'll Do:
  • Coach, advocate, mentor, and teach in a caring, adaptable, and respectful manner.
  • Work as a member of a strong committed team, within the men's homes.
  • Provide empowering support, enable fuller lives to explore & pursue personal dreams in a safe and healthy manner.
  • Implement all Individual Support Plans, Behavior Plans, and Nursing Care plans as well as document progress and concerns toward these goals.
  • Support the individuals enjoy their interests: employment, volunteering, sports, recreation, as well as households, family and friends.
Why JRI?
  • Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve.
  • Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
  • Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
  • Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities
  • Wellness benefits including access to employee resource groups (including multicultural affinity groups, LGBTQ+ advocacy, employee engagement groups, etc.), self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more
Requirements:
  • Must be 21 years or older.
  • High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Valid Driver's License with access to an insured, registered and inspected vehicle.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills are a must.
  • All schedules include weekend hours and meeting on Thursdays.
  • Must have a positive and supportive approach, critical thinking skills and ability to think "outside the box".
  • Must have the willingness and desire to provide services above and beyond "the norm".
  • Must be adaptable and compassionate to what the men we support need in any given moment.
  • Background and driving record checks will be performed.

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.