DSP / Direct Support Professional

Northeast Family Services•Woonsocket, RI

5d•$16 - $22•Hybrid

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 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. This is a part-time position with 6-20 hours per week, including after school, evening, and weekend hours.

Requirements

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
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Access to secured high speed internet required

Nice To Haves

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
Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply
Experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

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