High Support Needs Direct Support Professional

Northeast Family Services; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stay-on Bonus

Job summary

Northeast Family Services in Cranston, RI, is seeking a High Support Needs Direct Support Professional to join a growing, patient-centered team. This fee-for-service role focuses on implementing clients' behavior support plans and providing ABA-based instruction to promote new skills under a supervising BCBA.

You will monitor behavior, collect data, and share progress with the care team, while collaborating closely with clients, families, and interdisciplinary staff to drive meaningful, lasting

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional-age youth, or families.
• RBT certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Availability to work after-school and evening hours.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Experience implementing behavioral interventions in applied settings preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, person-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Implement clients' behavior support plans to reduce challenging behaviors.
• Provide ABA-based instruction to promote the development of new skills under supervision of a BCBA.
• Monitor client behavior and collect behavioral data.
• Communicate observations and progress to the client’s care team.
• Collaborate closely with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support meaningful change.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

RBT certification (BACB)

Job description

Up to $500 Stay-on Bonusafter 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 a High Support Needs Direct Support Professionalto join our growing team!

FFS (Fee-for-Service) Position

The High Support Needs Direct Support Professional will be responsible for implementing clients' behavior support plans to reduce challenging behaviors and providing ABA-based instruction to promote the development of new skills under the direction of their supervising BCBA. This individual will monitor client behavior, collect behavioral data, and communicate observations and progress to the client's care team. The role also involves collaborating closely with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support meaningful and lasting behavioral change.

Qualifications:

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) preferred
• Minimum of five years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, children, adolescents, transitional-age youth, or families
• Experience supporting adolescents requiring comprehensive levels of care
• Valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle
• Availability to work after-school and evening hours
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Experience implementing behavioral interventions in applied settings preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Compassionate, person-centered approach to care

Compensation:

• The Direct Support Professional is an Hourly position
• $16.00 to $22.00 /hourbased on program, education, and experience