OVERVIEW

Perspectives Corporation's Transitional School Services is a highly individualized program, as it is 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, arranging internships with businesses throughout Rhode Island 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

To become a Direct Support Professional, you’ll need:

• A favorable background check
• A safe driving record
• Access to an insured vehicle
• A High School Diploma/GED equivalent

BENEFITS

In addition to a creative and collaborative work environment, Perspectives offers a generous benefits package that includes:

• Flexible schedules
• Paid training and mentor programs
• Employee incentive programs
• Generous paid time off
• Verizon, AAA and health club discounts
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401k savings plan

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

At Perspectives, we listen to people's ideas, see their talents, and assume unlimited potential. We invest in our employees and support their career development by providing the resources to make it happen!

Here are just a few ways we give back to our dedicated professionals:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Management "in-training" programs
• American Sign Language (ASL) classes
• Mindfulness Training
• DSP Mentor Program
• National DSP (NADSP) Certification
• CPR Certification