Kaleidoscope Family Solutions

East Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Location: East Providence, RI
Date Posted: 02/19/2021
Category: Direct Care Services
Education: HS Graduate/GED

Come create a colorful difference with Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS)!

We are looking for dedicated and committed Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who are striving to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary role of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to assist individuals acquire and maintain skills to improve their daily-living, domestic, adaptive, and socialization skills. Responsibilities will vary from case to case but may include:
* Supporting individuals learn, maintain or improve skills through their participation in a variety of activities of everyday life
* Engage in activities with the individuals to allow them to live in the community, to live more independently, or to be more productive and participatory in community life
* Submit accurate and complete daily progress notes for each shift worked with individual
* Maintain annual 24 hour training requirements

REQUIREMENTS
* Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others
* Minimal of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
* Willing to comply with required policies, standards and regulations
* Must have a valid drivers license and existing insurance
* Must be willing to complete given background checks
* Must be willing to drive individuals in personal car throughout the community
* Must have flexible availability
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

ADVANTAGES
* Per Diem position with benefits
* Competitive hourly rates
* Full time case loads available
* Weekly supervision provided
* Higher compensation for people who are fluent in a second language

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. provides community, work and home based services to children with mental health and behavioral concerns. Our team partners with family members and existing providers to create individualized goals allowing the team to help improve the life experiences of the people we serve. We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated In Home Therapists that are interested in making a difference in individual's lives!


Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Class: One-on-One
Work Type: PERMANENT ONLY
Ref. No.: 1182595-84
BC: #KFS203

Company: Kaleidoscope Family Solutions Rhode Island, Inc.
Contract Contact: RI Careers
Office Email: RI@kfamilysolutions.org
Office Phone: 401-300-4352
Office Address: 26 Hartford Pike, Suite 1 North Scituate, RI 02857

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions Rhode Island, Inc. (KFS RI) office is separately incorporated. Registering on the Kaleidoscope web portal is not a guarantee that contracting opportunities will be available and/or located. Further steps are required to complete your registration with the appropriate legal Kaleidoscope (KFS RI) entity.
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