We are looking for compassionate and dependable individuals who love working with children to join our team of dedicated Direct Support Staff. DSSs will be sent potential cases that might be a good fit for them, and be able to accept or decline, on a case-by-case basis, based on information about the child's needs, the location and the hours. This job gives you flexibility and control over your own schedule; you determine how many hours you work, which hours, and where. We will work with you to get a better sense of what types of cases would be a good fit for your skillset, location, and schedule, and begin to send you potential cases which you can accept or decline. In every case, DSSs will work with the children on goals set by clinicians pertaining to their mental, social, and emotional health, and report back on goal progress. Some examples of common goals include working on emotional regulation, working on social skills, working on maintaining a routine, and more. Some cases can also involve components including parent-coaching, music therapy, art therapy, teaching the child activities of daily living and/or taking the child out into the community. If you have a specialty such as art or music, inquire about our after-school program opportunities!
Starts at $23 an hour with room for more based on experience, qualifications and specialty. Candidates with bachelor's degrees can make $27.
Most cases are between 10 and 20 hours. If you want to work more hours, we can give you multiple cases. Services can be provided during school hours, after school hours and/or on weekends, depending on mutual availability between the DSS and family.
Candidates will be required to undergo mandatory government background checks.
Benefits
1. Flexible scheduling
2. PTO
3. Timely pay (most agencies pay once a month we pay once a week)
4. Unlimited metro card (after 60 days of working)
Job Requirements:
Must have a bachelor's degree
Must be legally able to work in the US
Must be compassionate and dependable
Must have experience working with children
Experience with special needs children is a plus! Being multilingual is a plus!
Job Types: Per Diem
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 15 per week
Benefits:
-Flexible schedule
-Paid time off
Do you have the emotional intelligence to mentor a child and help them improve their emotional health?
Do you have experience working with children?
