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We consistently seek qualified individuals to provide high quality supports for persons with developmental disabilities. We understand that our dedicated employees are the driving force behind our organizational excellence and realize that they make our mission a reality for our clients on a daily basis. If you are interested in joining the L.I.F.E., Inc. team, as well as starting a rewarding career in the Human Services field, fill out the on-line application and you will be on your way.

Thanks,
Matt Murphy, Human Resources Director

Please click on the bars below to learn more about our agency and positions.

Human Resources Mission Statement

Our principle objective is to become an asset to all Supported Individuals and Agency Personnel by nurturing a corporate culture that focuses on;

• Professionalism
• Mutual respect
• Enhancement of human dignity
• Personal growth
• Skill enhancement through progressive training
• Open communication
• Relationship building
• Participatory management
• Systems assessment and development
• Personal role-modeling
• Client-centered supports
• Exceptional customer service

Our desire is to improve the quality of life for the individuals we support by providing comprehensive assistance to all personnel employed by L.I.F.E. Inc.

 
Employment

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

L.I.F.E. Inc. recruits, hires and promotes qualified employees without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, handicap, religion or national origin. It is our intention to maintain this standard and will promote equal employment opportunity in all aspects of our operation.

Positions
Our primary position within the agency is the Direct Support Professional. The Direct Support Professional works towards empowering individuals by providing support, education, and self-advocacy in their respective homes and communities.  Some of the general job duties and activities are as follows;

  • Assisting individuals in all aspects of daily living.
  • Assisting individuals in community integration and activity participation.
  • Implementation of Lifestyle and Behavioral Plans of Care.
  • Following nursing directives.
  • Daily documentation on the progress and status of the supported individuals.

Necessary Qualifications for Direct Support Professionals

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Acceptable Criminal Background Check
  • Acceptable Driving Record

Program / Shift Description
We provide supports throughout Rhode Island in the following communities;

  • Coventry
  • Cranston
  • East Providence
  • Barrington
  • Bristol
  • Warren
  • Tiverton
  • Middletown

We offer first, second and third shift as well as fulltime, part-time and sub/relief positions.

Other positions within the company are Managers, Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, Support Coordinators, Nurses and Social Workers. Please click on the position name for a short synopsis.

Application
If you are interested in joining our team, please click here for our application process options.

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Benefits

Health:
We offer full time employees health insurance coverage.

Dental:
We offer full time employees dental insurance coverage.

Flexible Spending:
We offer full time employees the ability to participate in a Flexible Spending Plan which allows them to put a portion of their “pre-tax” monthly income into an account to pay for eligible health and dependent care expenses.

Pension Plan:
We offer to eligible employees the ability to participate in retirement planning.  This is accomplished through the 403B option, which allows employees to select pretax funds and direct them into various investment vehicles. The 403B arrangement may involve (as funding allows) a matching employer contribution. 

Tax Sheltered Annuity:
We offer to all employees the opportunity to participate in a tax sheltered annuity (TSA) retirement program, which allows them to defer income on a pretax basis until distributions are taken. Employees can obtain their total account balance at any time and will only pay taxes in the calendar year that funds are withdrawn.

Earned Time Off:
Earned Time Off is leave that allows eligible employees to take time off from work on a paid basis such as vacations, etc.

Extended Medical Leave:
Extended Medical Leave is granted to eligible employees and designed to provide salary income protection for staff, in the event of illness, accident or other causes requiring medical attention.

Holiday Pay:
Employees who work on specified holidays will be granted premium pay for all hours worked that day.

Savings Club:
We offer employees the ability to participate in an in-house annual Savings Club Plan that offers compounding interest on all deposits.

Workers Compensation:
We partner with our insurance carrier to provide a healthy and injury free work environment for employee’s safety.

COBRA:
We provide current and former employees the ability to continue health and dental coverage after they have either discontinued employment or decreased hours by allowing them to pay monthly insurance premiums at group rates.

Wellness Initiatives:
We sponsor an array of wellness programs to assist employees in creating a healthy lifestyle through good choice-making and proactive daily life planning. 

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Training

We realize that in order to fulfill our mission of providing outstanding supports for individuals with disabilities, all agency personnel must understand what is expected of them and the steps they need to take in order to accomplish our goals.  We provide the following trainings to assist employees in understanding our focus, operational standards and achieve excellence, both personal and professional.
 
Ongoing Training:
Over the course of the of the first year of employment and in some cases thereafter, the following training topics are presented in various settings such as staff meetings, training days or distributed as educational packets;

Supportive Environment
Job Description
Provide On-Site Training that addresses all areas listed in the Direct Support Professional Job Description
Normalization
History of the Disabilities Movement
Agency Philosophy  and Mission
CPR
Crisis Intervention
Normalization and Supportive Environment
Clients Rights and Choices
Positive Behavioral Support
Sensitivity Awareness
Medical Core Curriculum
Defensive Driving
Safe Food Handling
General and Sexual Harassment
Policies & Procedures
Work Place Violence
Workplace Environment and Fire Safety
Standard Precautions, Blood Borne Pathogens and Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace
Medication Administration
Proper Body Mechanics and Lifting Techniques
HIPAA/Confidentiality
Recognizing and Report Abuse, Neglect and Mistreatment
Proper Documentation
Americans With Disabilities Act
Motivational Strategies
Functional Analysis
Supported Individual Care Plans
Dignity and Respect/Relationship Building.
Sensory Awareness and Speech Pathology

Leadership and Management Training
We understand the value of developing visionary leaders who create a participatory work environment and role-model the ideals of the agency. The agency recognizes that leaders are made, not born and the majority of our managers, assistant managers and team leaders are former direct support professionals who have learned their craft in the rigors of providing daily supports. The following trainings are made available to our leadership and management staff;

Agency Mission, Vision and Philosophy
Effective Teamwork.
Communication and Listening Skills.
Stress Management
Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution.
Effective Time and Life Management.
Motivation and Positive Attitude
Policy and Procedures
Payroll Processing
Client Attendance Reporting
Petty Cash and Personal Needs Management
HIPAA and Confidentiality
Leadership Skills
How to Run Effective Meetings
Agency Benefits
Network and Computer Use (Microsoft Office)
Environmental Safety, Workers Compensation and Supervisory Responsibilities
Interviewing Skills and the Hiring Process
Discipline, Documentation and Evaluation Skills
Employee Relations and Ambassadorship and Professionalism
Workplace Violence and Harassment
Supervisory Skills

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Human Resources Team

The Human Resources Team is comprised of the following dedicated individuals;

Matthew Murphy, SPHR: Human Resources Administrator (MattM@lifeincri.org)