Part-Time Direct Support Professional — After-School Therapy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stay-on Bonus

Job summary

Northeast Family Services seeks Direct Support Professionals to assist children, teens, and young adults with developmental, social, and emotional needs in home and community settings in Rhode Island. Part-time positions (6-15 hours) include after-school, evening, and weekend shifts; training provided.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, teaching, data collection, and building strong relationships with clients, families, and the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Must 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, 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.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Human Services

Job description

Northeast Family Services seeks Direct Support Professionals to assist children, teens, and young adults with developmental, social, and emotional needs in home and community settings in Rhode Island. Part-time positions (6-15 hours) include after-school, evening, and weekend shifts; training provided.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, teaching, data collection, and building strong relationships with clients, families, and the clinical team.