Careers
We are a warm and welcoming group of people looking for other great people to join our team.
So many who join Looking Upwards stay for the long run. That speaks a lot about who we are. We are committed to creating an inspiring workplace, where everyone belongs.
Come talk to us! or… Explore our Jobs
Everyone on our team is a part of our success story. And you can be too!
New to the field? Great! If you want to work with people and learn and grow, you are exactly who we are looking for.
Are you hoping to add to your experience and resume? You’ll find that here too. We can provide you with the experience and support to polish your skills.
Are you in a clinical field, working towards licensure? As you work, we can give you the clinical supervision you need, across diverse disciplines.
Do you like photography, cooking or enjoy some other hobby? Bring your skills to work with you!
Are you looking for GREAT BENEFITS, a flexible schedule, or work that suits your life? Come talk to us!
You’ve got this! Go for it!
We have numerous opportunities throughout Rhode Island!
Looking Upwards is a leading agency supporting the dreams and goals of adults with developmental disabilities and children and youth with diverse needs in Rhode Island.
We believe that everyone has the right to a life full of possibilities. You can be part of helping make this happen! Come join our team. Just bring your life experience and your best self. We’ll help you grow and succeed!
Learn More:
Learn About Volunteering & Internships
Learn More about the role of a Direct Support Professional
Our Commitment to Your Growth
Training: You’ll be inspired and gain new skills through our training program. It’s fun and interactive, and you can use what you learn in so many parts of your life.
Career advancement: If you’re looking for an organization that you can grow with, that’s us. A high percentage of our leadership team did exactly that. Almost everyone began their careers providing direct support.
We offer many career paths. You can try on specialized roles such as a job coach or inclusion specialist. Or you may lead a team, expanding your skills and helping others to grow.
Your ideas: Whoever you are, you can share your ideas and be heard. We all contribute to the work. Your ideas can help us expand, innovate and, as many before you have done, you may become a leader and take us in new directions.
Our Diverse & Inclusive Culture
Our culture: We – our staff and the individuals and families we work for – are a community learning from each other. We value different strengths, backgrounds and perspectives. All of our diverse points of view are the key to our success.
Our commitment: We are committed to creating a workplace built on inclusion and belonging. We actively promote an inclusive and safe environment where everyone is respected.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity, including race, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and many other attributes that make each of us unique.
Our Benefits
Generous benefits for eligible employees include:
- Health & prescription insurance
- Vision & dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Extended sick time
- Holiday pay
- 401k for retirement
- Life insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account (healthcare & dependent care)
- Direct deposit