DSP / Direct Support Professional - Part Time

Hirebridge; Chepachet (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stay-on bonus

Job summary

Northeast Family Services seeks dedicated Direct Support Professionals to work with children, teens, and young adults with developmental, social, and emotional needs in homes and communities across Rhode Island. This part-time role offers after-school, evening, and weekend hours, with a stay-on bonus after 120 days.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, data collection, and collaboration with families and the clinical team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to pass clearances (DCYF, BCI, Driving Record).
• One year of supervised experience with children, or an Associate’s Degree in Human Services, or demonstrate competency.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals aged 3–21 with developmental, social, and emotional needs.
• Implement behavior plans and programs developed by the clinical supervisor.
• Teach, role-model, implement interventions, and collect daily data.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, and clinical team.

Skills

English proficiency

Bilingual (Spanish/other)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Human Services

Job description

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
• 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 /hourbased on program, education, and experience
• Up to $500 Sign-on Bonus after 120 days!