Direct Support Professional

Perspectives Corporation is hiring immediately for Part-Time Direct Support Professionals to work in our Transitional School Services program

Perspectives Corporation's Transitional School Services are centered around the importance of the transition from school-based services to adulthood. Direct Support Professionals ensure that the student's goals from their Individual Education Plans are carried out across all environments and settings.

In this role you will focus on the vocational needs of students who are in their final years of high school, by enhancing their future work potential and preparing them for the upcoming transition into adulthood.

Part time positions are available to work with high school students with special needs in various community settings. Typical schedules are Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00am-3:00pm, with shifts available in the Providence, Warwick, and South County areas.

The Direct Support Professionals job responsibility is to provide support with the following:

• Daily Living Skills (including specialized personal care)
• Meeting Academic Requirements
• Job/Internship Development
• Money & Budgeting Skills
• Volunteer and Public Service Opportunities

REQUIREMENTS:

• A favorable background check
• A safe driving record
• Access to an insured vehicle
• HS Diploma or GED equivalent

BENEFITS:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible schedules
• Paid trainings

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

• Tuition reimbursement for full time employees
• Management "in-training" programs
• Comprehensive New Employee Orientation
• Continued training opportunities such as American Sign Language (ASL), CPR Certification, and Mindfulness Training

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Perspectives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $22.20 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person