Bilingual Direct Support Professional - DSP
Northeast Family Services
Location
Newport County, Rhode Island
Salary
$15 - $22 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Direct Support Professional works directly with children and young adults to implement behavior plans and therapeutic interventions. They are responsible for collecting daily data and maintaining professional relationships with clients, families, and the clinical team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of supervised experience or an Associate's degree in a human services field. Fluency in English and Spanish is required, along with the ability to pass background clearances and maintain a valid driver's license.
Job description
Ready for a summer schedule that works for you? ☀️
Summer Fun Fridays at Northeast Family Services! We close at 12
30pm every Friday from Memorial Day through Labor Day — giving our team more time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the summer sunshine!
Up to $500 Stay-on Bonus after 120 days!
Are you looking for a rewarding career helping children, adults and families thrive? If you are a dedicated mental health professional seeking a new role, we are looking for you! Don’t miss the opportunity to join a wonderful team of invested professionals at a rapidly growing and well-regarded organization.
Northeast Family services is seeking experienced Direct Support Professionals to work directly with children, teens, and young adults ages 3-21 with developmental, social, and emotional needs in their homes and their community.
Immediate openings are available in our Home-Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS) Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Personal Assistance Services and Supports (PASS) programs.
Part-time Positions (6-20 hours) including after school, evening, and weekend hours.
Responsibilities
- for Direct Support Professional position :
- Working directly with individuals from ages 3-21 with special needs
- Implementing behavior plans and programs developed by the clinical supervisor
- Teaching, role-modeling, implementing treatment interventions and strategies
- Collecting daily data
- Developing and maintaining professional relationships with clients, families, and clinical team members
Direct Support Professional Qualifications / Experience
- 19 years of age (HBTS & ABA) or
- 18 years of age (PASS)
- Fluency in English and Spanish is required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Able to pass clearances (DCYF, BCI, Driving Record)
- Valid car insurance and registration
- One year of supervised experience working with children, or have an Associate’s Degree in Human Services (i.e. psychology, counseling, child development, education, nursing, etc.), or demonstrate competency to work with children with special health care needs as evidenced by provider-agency’s skills validation
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply
- Experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate. Please send a resume for consideration.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Compensation
- The Direct Support Professional is an hourly position
- $15.00 to $22.00 /hour based on program, education, and experience
- Up to $500 Sign-on Bonus after 120 days!
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus