Do you want to work at Avatar?
If you're seeking a rewarding job that truly impacts lives, consider becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Avatar Residential. In this role, you'll build meaningful connections and help individuals achieve their personal goals. Direct Support Professionals are the heart of our organization, working daily to ensure that individuals supported by Avatar achieve the highest quality of life.
Our programs are located in Warwick, West Warwick, Cranston, Lincoln, Providence and Woonsocket. Avatar provides full-time, part-time, and per diem employment opportunities, offering flexible scheduling to promote a healthy work-life balance for all employees.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, ensuring our DSPs feel valued and supported. Avatar’s starting pay for DSPs is $21.31. Employees receive five yearly step increases. Other benefits include:
All Employees
-Automatic enrollment in 401(k), with matching up to 3% after 1 year
-Training and Referral Bonuses
-Employee Assistance Program [EAP]
-Sick Leave for those under 20 hours, including “Per Diem” employees
-Holiday Pay: 6 holidays at 1.5x pay, 6 holidays at 2x pay
-Opportunities for advancement, professional development, and growth
Full Time [30+ hours]
-All part time benefits PLUS
-Health insurance options through Harvard Pilgrim
-Dental insurance options through Delta Dental
-Flexible Spending Account
Part Time [20-29 hours]
-Earned Time Off [ETO]
-Extended Sick Time
-Voluntary Benefits through Colonial Life: Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Whole Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance, and Hospital Insurance.