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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Riverside Industries, IncEasthampton, MA, US
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Are you looking for a meaningful job with excellent benefits, paid time off and allows you to have a positive impact on the lives of others. Now is the time to join the Riverside team!

Direct Support Professional –Easthampton, MA. Day Shift - Monday-Friday - $20.00 / hour to start.

A Riverside employee said "I love my job. Our clients make me smile every day and are the warmest individuals I have ever known. I support our clients to set and achieve their personal goals and it is so rewarding to be part of their progress; to see and feel the impact of our mission."

We are actively hiring Direct Support Professionals to join our dedicated team. The purpose of this direct care position is to maximize the independence, skills, and self-esteem of the individuals we serve. This position provides direct care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Riverside Industries takes pride in our inclusive atmosphere that offers a supportive and rewarding work environment with collaborative supervision and training. Join our team. You can make a difference!

Although no experience is required, the ideal candidates will possess understanding, patience, and a willingness to be a team player. If you have initiative and are self-motivated, this position may be perfect for you.

Riverside Industries, Inc's mission of empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live rich and full lives has positively impacted local communities for more than 55 years.

Shifts : Monday - Friday. Per Diem, 32-hours full time; 37.5 hours full time; 40 hours full time (includes afternoon driving or monitoring shift on a Riverside van)

Benefits include :

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid orientation
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan

Requirements :

  • Although no experience is required, the ideal candidates will possess understanding, patience, and a willingness to be a team player. If you have initiative and are self-motivated, this position may be perfect for you.
  • Experienced Direct Care Workers , as well as CNAs, LPNs, PCAs, Teaching Assistants, and Paraprofessionals are encouraged to apply.
  • Excellent communication skills are imperative
  • Must be comfortable engaging and interacting with the people we serve, their families and colleagues.
  • We welcome applicants who are multi-language speakers as well as those who are familiar with American Sign Language (ASL).
  • If you have experience working with behaviorally challenged individuals, that is a plus .
  • Body mechanics and strength requirements are needed when working with and assisting individuals utilizing wheelchairs, gait belts, lifts, or mat work.
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