Bilingual Direct Support Professional - DSP

Northeast Family Services•Woonsocket, RI

28d•$16 - $22

About The Position

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 communities. Openings are available in the Home-Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Personal Assistance Services and Supports (PASS) programs. These are part-time positions of 6–20 hours per week, including after-school, evening, and weekend hours. The position is hourly and pays $16.00–$22.00 per hour, based on program, education, and experience. A stay-on/sign-on bonus of up to $500 is available after 120 days.

Requirements

Be at least 19 years old for HBTS and ABA, or at least 18 years old for PASS.
Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be able to pass DCYF, BCI, and driving-record clearances.
Have valid car insurance and vehicle registration.
Have one year of supervised experience working with children, an Associate’s Degree in a relevant Human Services field, or demonstrated competency working with children with special health care needs as evidenced by the provider-agency’s skills validation.
Be able to read, write, and speak English.
Be authorized to work in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Have access to secured high-speed internet.

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred, though training may be provided to the right candidate.
Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Work directly with individuals ages 3–21 who have special needs.
Implement behavior plans and programs developed by the clinical supervisor.
Teach, role-model, and implement treatment interventions and strategies.
Collect daily data.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, and clinical team members.