DSP / Direct Support Professional

Northeast Family Services; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stay-on bonus

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Northeast Family Services is seeking experienced Direct Support Professionals to work with children, teens, and young adults with developmental, social, and emotional needs in their homes and communities in Rhode Island. The position offers part-time hours (6-20) with after-school, evening, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, data collection, and collaborating with a clinical team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of supervised experience with children or an Associate’s Degree in Human Services is acceptable.
• Able to pass DCYF, BCI background checks and maintain driving record.
• Bi-lingual applicants encouraged to apply.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship; access to reliable internet.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals aged 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 for progress tracking.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, families and the clinical team.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Bi-lingual encouraged

Ability to pass background checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Valid driver’s license and car insurance

Reliable internet access

Job description

Summer Fun Fridays at Northeast Family Services!

Ready for a summer schedule that works for you?

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 DSP 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

DSP 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!