Direct Service Professional Home and Community

Direct Service Professional Home and Community

Job Overview

At Beanstalk Academy, we are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing childcare experience for our families. As a Direct Service Professional (DSP), you will play a vital role in supporting our families by providing community-based services that focus on short-term assistance for children with disabilities. Our DSPs work with families, caregivers, and collateral contacts to educate and empower them to better respond to the needs of the children in their care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide training for children and/or families regarding methods and behaviors to enable success in the community

• Offer direct self-advocacy training in the community with collateral contacts regarding the child's disability and needs related to their healthcare issues

• Develop and update Person-Centered service plans, including obtaining medical consenter signatures

• Maintain open communication with other service providers and keep accurate records

• Provide short-term relief for children or families, focusing on enhancing their ability to support the child's needs

• Plan and supervise activities that match the child's developmental stage and ensure their health and safety

Setting of Service Provision

• Services can be provided in a variety of settings, including community locations, the family or caregiver's home, or where the child lives, works, attends school, engages in services, and/or socializes

Essential Skills, Experience, Licensure, Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with relevant experience working with children and families

• Ability to maintain a strength-based approach, accept constructive feedback, and work as part of a team

• Experience building relationships with others and providing short-term relief for children and families

• Ability to set limits and maintain a helping role, and intervene appropriately

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in the community of the youth being serviced

Training Requirements:

• Mandated Reporter Training prior to service delivery

• Personal Safety, Safety in the Community, Strength-Based Approached, Suicide Prevention, Domestic Violence Signs and Basic Interventions, and Trauma-Informed Care within 6 months of hire

Job Type: Per Diem

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Ability to Relocate: Bronx, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Summary:

If you are passionate about supporting children and families, and have experience working with children and families, we encourage you to apply for this Per Diem Direct Service Professional role. As a part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our children and families.