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!

Job Description

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

• 17-Year-old
• Female
• West Warwick, RI
• This position is part-time and looking for 15 hours per week. (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:30-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 2:30pm)

The PASS Direct Support Professional provides a consumer-directed service. PASS is provided in the home and community setting to assist and support children with activities of daily living, making self-preserving decisions, and participating in social situations.

Duties

• 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.
• Presenting opportunities for rewarding social interactions.
• Writing organized and in-depth daily contact notes and keeping data collection on service plan goals.
• Providing information to the family on service plan goals.

Basic Qualifications

• Over 18 years of age (proof of age verified) with a high school diploma or equivalent; some completed college coursework is preferred.
• Meets transportation requirements (no history of DUI, a year free of vehicle accidents, vehicle insurance, valid vehicle registration, and valid state inspection sticker).
• Has no legal obligation and does not live in the same household of the child that will be supported.
• Will allow the agency to run DCYF CANTS clearance check.
• Will provide the agency with a clean BCI from the attorney general's office.
• Must always sustain the highest standard of professionalism and dependability.

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.