Top 24 Direct support specialist Jobs in Coventry, Ri

Behavioral Health Specialist I
Brown University Health —East Providence, RI
- $18.13 - $29.90 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Inpatient
- Bachelor's degree
Behavioral Health Specialist I PD
Brown University Health —East Providence, RI
- $18.13 - $29.90 an hour
- Day shift
- CPR Certification
- Inpatient
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Behavioral Health Specialist 1
Brown University Health —East Providence, RI
- $18.13 - $29.90 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Inpatient
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Customer Care Specialist
Taco Family of Companies —Cranston, RI
- Full-time
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- Spanish
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Behavioral Health Specialist II 1
Brown University Health —East Providence, RI
- $19.97 - $32.96 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
Behavioral Health Specialist II
Brown University Health —Providence, RI
- $19.97 - $32.96 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- BLS Certification
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
Behavioral Health Specialist
Brown University Health —East Providence, RI
- $18.13 - $29.90 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
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Assistive Technology Specialist
Rhode Island College —Providence, RI
- $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Wellness program
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Behavior Specialist
SEVEN HILLS RHODE ISLAND —Woonsocket, RI
- $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Behavioral Specialist Team Leader
James L. Maher Center —Barrington, RI
- From $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Residential Re-Entry Specialist (PT 32, 2nd; Fri-Mon 3p-11p)
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INC —Coventry, RI
- $19.98 an hour
- Part-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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East Bay Community Action Program —Barrington, RI
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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Data Entry Specialist
The Memorial and Library Association of Westerly —Westerly, RI
- From $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
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Substance Abuse Specialist
Elwyn —Cranston, RI
- On call
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Behavioral Health Specialist
PACE Organization Of Rhode Island —Riverside, RI
- Full-time
- Master of Social Work
- English
- Mid-level
Club Access Specialist
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Rhode Island —Woonsocket, RI
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- 401(k)
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License Chemical Dependancy Professional
TIDES FAMILY SERVICES INC —Pawtucket, RI
- $61,000 - $71,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- LMFT
- Spanish
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Emergency Support Specialist - New England
Youth Villages, Inc —Providence, RI
- $71,000 - $74,000 a year
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Office
- Driver's License
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Behavioral Health Specialist I

Brown University Health -
East Providence, RI

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Job Details

Part-time
$18.13 - $29.90 an hour

Qualifications

Driving
Adolescents
Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
Patient escort assistance

Full Job Description

Job ID: JR-103536
Entity: Bradley Hospital
Location Name: Bradley Hospital
City, State: East Providence, RI
Work Type: PART TIME
Hours Per Week: 24
Shift: Variable
Posted Date: 2/12/2026

SUMMARY

Under the direction of Clinical Nurse Manager (Inpatient)/Program Director (Partial) and Unit Charge RN, the Behavioral Health Specialist I (BHS I) is responsible for providing care and safety to children and adolescents as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The BHS I is responsible for input into the formulation of the day-to-day schedule and structure of a therapeutic milieu and the implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

Actively engages with assigned children throughout shift.
Participates in the development and operationalization of the milieu care plan for assigned patients according to established department and unit-based procedure/policy.
Maintains and documents level of patient observation as ordered by the physician/charge RN each shift.
Provides support to visiting parents as well as information according to treatment team request.
Supervises assigned children in daily routines and actively assists with activities of daily living and basic hygiene needs.
Identifies, reports, and resolves potential problems on the unit.
Demonstrates appropriate critical incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to charge RN and documentation in medical record.
Completes other documentation (i.e., incident reports, intakes, etc. as applicable).
Participates in restraint debriefings.
Carries out daily assignment as delegated by Charge RN and reports back prior to change of shift.
Intervenes in disruptive milieu or destructive to self/other patient situations providing timely therapeutic intervention(s) to children in distress.
Maintains appropriate boundaries.

B. Adheres to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures.

Attends peer review and staff meetings as assigned.
Maintains current certification in crisis management.
Maintains current CPR certification.
Maintains current OSHA, ERS, Safety Certifications.
Attends unit/hospital staff development as assigned.

C. Actively participates in the patient care planning process under the direction of the primary/charge RN.

Works to support initial therapeutic alliance with patient and family on admission.
Assists with the separation process and performs other duties necessary to provide a smooth transition to the hospital environment.
Within the 8-hour shift, documents objective observations within a shift note and shares observations with assigned RN.
Reviews milieu care plan and problem list on a daily basis and suggests revisions based on observations.
Communicates individual patient milieu care plans in an ongoing manner to other unit staff including liaison with other interdisciplinary treatment providers.
Actively participates in treatment team, rounds, patient-specific discussions, and hand-off shift report, as assigned.
Accurately documents significant patient/family observations/milieu care on the Kardex and medical records in a timely fashion.
Offers information and knowledge acquired through experience to other staff via formal/informal staff development forums.
Is able to adapt care “style” to meet needs of various children/adolescents.

D. Supports and contributes to the development of care plans/behavioral management.

Assists and teaches patients in activities of daily living and personal hygiene based upon patient’s abilities.
Co-leads community meeting/milieu meeting/social skill group.
Co-leads other program specific groups such as activity or recreation.
Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of hospital, unit, and department standards.
Follows behavioral programs specific to the needs of the patient in collaboration with the assigned RN and treatment team.
Organizes unit activities.
Coordinates, supervises, and actively participates in children’s activities such as physical & social development activities.
Arranges for transportation of materials if required.
Participates in teaching visits/family and parent training as assigned.
Consistently models to patient/families appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions.
Co-leads therapy groups with a clinician.
Supports and actively participates in recreation therapy programs.
Handles crisis situations in a safe, effective manner, utilizing the least restrictive, safe patient care alternative.
Takes the initiative to seek formal/informal supervision, incorporating suggestions for improvement/changes in job performance.
Performs other related duties as required, assigned, or directed by Charge RN.
While an individual is hired to work on a particular program, they may at times be asked to perform comparable duties in other clinical settings throughout the hospital system as program needs arise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred.
Other education and experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.
Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role related skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Safety Care Certification:

Employees in this position work in a psychiatric setting under stressful conditions associated with care of psychiatrically impaired, aggressive, and sometimes, self-injurious individuals. Employees are expected to utilize de-escalation techniques taught by Bradley Hospital to minimize need for physical intervention. They must have the ability to remain calm during a crisis situation as evidenced by the ability to make quick rational decisions and prioritize immediate patient care needs to maintain a therapeutic environment and ensure safety. Employees in this position must also be able to participate in the physical management of patients which can include, but is not limited to:

Awareness and demonstration of safe body positioning at all times.
Awareness and coordination to block and deflect possible aggression.
Ability to physically hold struggling patients, using approved methods only, to maintain safety for extended periods of time.

Specifically, such employees must be able to:

Lift up to fifty pounds.
Reach with their hands and arms.
Grasp and hold with their hands.
Bend/squat/kneel without limitation.
Physically escort patients who may become combative for short distances.
Position requires occasional running for short distances, and frequent standing, walking, and sitting.

EXPERIENCE:

Six months to one year of direct childcare work with emotionally impaired youth.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Performs independently within Program policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of Program policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Pay Range

$18.13-$29.90

Location

Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type

Perdiem

Work Shift

Variable

Daily Hours

Per Diem - As required

Driving Required

Yes

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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