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Direct Support Professional - DSP

Northeast Family Services

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#Behavioral Health#ABA#Mental Health#Human Services#Developmental Disabilities#Direct Support Professional#DSP#Special Education#Therapeutic Services
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UnknownOn Site0-2 yrs$16 - $22 / HOURPosted 3 days ago

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island

Salary

$16 - $22 / HOUR

Quick overview

Provide direct support to children and young adults with developmental and emotional needs in home and community settings. Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, teaching interventions, and collecting daily progress data.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and the ability to pass background clearances and driving record checks. Candidates need one year of supervised experience with children or an Associate's degree in a human services field.

high schoolassociate degreeApplied Behavior AnalysisClient Relationship ManagementCrisis InterventionData CollectionRole ModelingBehavior Plan ImplementationTreatment InterventionsSpecial Needs Support

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)
  • 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.
  • Access to secured high speed internet required.

Compensation

  • The Direct Support Professional is an hourly position
  • $16.00 to $22.00 /hour based on program, education, and experience
  • Up to $500 Sign-on Bonus after 120 days!

Benefits

  • Stay-on Bonus
  • Summer Fun Fridays (Early Friday Closure)

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Northeast Family Services

Northeast Family Services provides behaviorally based mental health services to children, families, and adults in home, virtual, community, and school settings.

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IndustryMental Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
HQWarwick, RI
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