DSP / Direct Support Professional

Northeast Family Services•Barrington, 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. Immediate openings are available in 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, including after-school, evening, and weekend hours. The role is hourly and pays $16.00–$22.00 per hour based on program, education, and experience. A bonus of up to $500 is available after 120 days.

Requirements

For HBTS and ABA programs, be at least 19 years old; for PASS, be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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 Human Services or a related field, or demonstrated competency working with children with special health care needs as evidenced by the provider agency’s skills validation.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship or takeover of sponsorship is not available.
Access to secured high-speed internet.

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred, but the employer is willing to train the right candidate.
Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Work directly with individuals ages 3–21 with 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.