Hbts Direct Support Professional

Who We Are

Ocean State Behavioral specializes in meeting the therapeutic needs of children and teens. We are committed to being effective, efficient, and compassionate in helping youth reach their fullest potential. Our team collaborates to find the best approach, for encouraging children and teens, to achieve their personalized goals.

If you have a passion for Human Services and you are looking for rewarding work with children, look no further! We are committed to the belief that we exist for the client. We strive to collaborate with families and agencies to identify how best we can provide our services to improve the quality of life for our clients. The future has never been brighter!

We are currently seeking a HBTS program Direct Support Professional to offer services to the following case:

• Cranston, RI
• 8-Year-old
• This position is part-time and looking for 6 hours per week. (M & W 4:00-7:00pm)
• Male

The Direct Support Professional will be responsible for providing intensive treatment in the home and/or the community to children with developmental, emotional, social, and/or physical difficulties.

Duties

• Writing organized and in-depth daily contact notes and keeping data collection on service plan goals.
• Providing feedback to the agency on service plan goals.
• Implementing a service plan that is developed by the child's family and the agency.
• Providing guidance and redirection for the individual with special needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Will allow agency to run a DCYF CANTS clearance check.
• Will provide the agency with an original BCI from the Rhode Island Attorney General's office.
• At least 19 years of age (proof of age verified) with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of two years of supervised experience working with children with special health care needs.
• Meets transportation requirements (No history of DUI, a year free of vehicle accidents, valid vehicle insurance, valid vehicle registration, and valid state inspection sticker).

or,

• Be currently enrolled in not less than six semester hours of relevant undergraduate coursework at an accredited college or university.

or,

• Have at least 2-3 years' experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.

or,

• Have an associate degree in human services.

Salary & Benefits:

Ocean State Behavioral recognizes that benefits play an important role in helping ensure the health and financial security of our employees and their families. We offer a range of benefits which include flexible hours, competitive pay, and continuing education benefits.

EEO Statement: As an equal opportunity employer, Ocean State Behavioral seeks qualified candidates for all posted employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status.