Direct Support Professional(Brooklyn)
Aligned Staff
compensation:$23-$25
employment type:part-time
job title:Direct Support Professionals
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking compassionate and dependable individuals with at least two years of experience working with children to join our team of Direct Support Staff (DSS). CFTSS (Children and Family Treatment and Support Services) program provides government-funded support for children with mental, emotional, and social health challenges.
DSS staff will work on specific goals set by clinicians to improve children’s mental, social, and emotional health. Those with experience with in foster care, addiction, mental health, or related human services backgrounds with children encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:
-Supporting emotional regulation and social skills.
-Assisting with maintaining routines and life skills.
-Providing community-based activities.
Offering parent coaching, art/music therapy, and more.
JOB HIGHLIGHTS:
-Flexible scheduling: Choose your hours and workload.
-Competitive pay: $23-25/hour with increases based on experience and qualifications.
-Weekly pay (unlike many agencies offering monthly pay).
-PTO and other benefits.
-Services can be provided during school hours, after-school hours, or weekends. Need to be flexible with travel.
REQUIREMENTS:
-High school diploma or GED (minimum).
-Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
-Compassionate and dependable.
-Experience working with children (experience with special needs or being multilingual is a plus).
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
-Most cases are 5–15 hours per week; additional cases available for those seeking more hours.
-Mandatory government background checks required.