Direct Support Professional (DSP) Position Available In Bronx, New York

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Evidence Based Associates Bronx, NY Job Details Full-time $18.45 an hour 7 hours ago Qualifications LMHC Program management LMSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker LPC Trauma response 11+ years .NET High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description The Direct Support Professional works with children and adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan, which deal with day-to-day and independent living skills, are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Direct Support Professional is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for day-by-day care of the children in the program including supervision of personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation. Develop, supervise and run activity sessions Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients. If required, perform therapeutic restraint should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate restraint training prior to performing such a restraint Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their division Other assigned duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES

Willingness to work with children/adolescents living with the impact of trauma and experience mental health challenges Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals Patience and understanding for the sometimes slow process of stabilization and recovery Excellent youth engagement skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail

EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or Equivalency is required. Driver’s License required to meet all insurance requirements.

PAY:

$18.45 per hour EBA’s mission is to support families and strengthen communities through the high-quality implementation of evidence-based programs (EBPs). As a ‘production company’, we focus on the implementation issues back stage so that EBPs and community-based providers can be the ‘stars’ on stage. Over the past 15 years, EBA has served multiple states and counties in the areas of juvenile justice, child welfare, and behavioral health. EBA offers a team of professionals with backgrounds in social services, juvenile justice, evidence-based programs, information technology and human resources. EBA’s interdisciplinary team brings a combined total of more than 150 years of experience in clinical services and program management related to community-based and evidence-based programs. How to become a superhero therapist Job flier.pdf (hubspot.net) MST Therapist white paper Therapist Blog Post white paper[9258].pdf (hubspot.net) #mst #mstjobs #therapy #therapist #clinician #clinicaltherapist #socialservices #therapistJobs #familytherapist #marriageandfamilytherapist #lpc-a #lpca #lcsw #lpc #lmsw #lmft #lmhc #qmhp #socialwork #socialworker #mentalhealthjobs #juvenile #juvenilejustice #counseling #familycounseling #familytherapy #familycoach #familycounselor #parentingcoach #joinus #careeropportunities #careerdevelopment #careeropportunity #careergoals #jobsearch #jobhunt #community #family #childtherapist #court #familytherapy #evidencebased #cbt #dbt #cbttherapy #dbttherapy #mstjobs #mastersdegree #bachelorsdegree #multisystemictherapy #ebp #ebm #evidencebasedpractice #evidencebasedmodel #masterlevel #counselor #coach #kids #children #juvenile #family #familyfirst #fft #functionalfamilytherapy #nowhiring #hiringnow #jobs #clinicaljobs #communitybasedjob #counselingjob #socialworkerjob #clinicalsupervisor #supervisor #hiring #nowhiring #hiringnow ZvPk3D4lDE