DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - CBDS in Easthampton, Massachusetts at Riverside Industries Inc

Direct Support Professional – COMMUNITY BASED DAY SERVICES 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."

Join our Employment/Community Based Day Services (CBDS) team to help individuals build work readiness skills, succeed at community job sites, develop natural supports, and participate more fully in community life.

We are actively hiring Direct Support Professionals to join our dedicated team. 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, 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, and you must be comfortable engaging and interacting with the people we serve, their families and colleagues.

Shifts: 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:

· A generous PTO (4 weeks) and Holiday policy (11 Paid Holidays)

· Group Health, Dental and Vision, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance options

· Long Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% paid by Riverside Industries)

· 403B Retirement plan

. Referral Bonus Program

. Tuition Reimbursement

. Variety of employee appreciation celebrations – including quarterly breakfasts, employee picnics, and more.

. RSI encourages your feedback right away – we have an open-door environment, and you will have a personal meeting with our President/CEO 30 days after employment!!

. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements:

· At least 18 years old

· 3 years of driving experience, and an excellent driving record preferred

· Able to pass a pre-employment CORI, SORI, and Fingerprinting

. High School Diploma or GED

· Have basic computer and typing skills

Riverside Industries, Inc. celebrates diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer