Direct Support Pro - Transform Lives (In-Person NYC)

Services for the UnderServed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1199 union benefits

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) in New York City is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.

S:US offers a variety of shift and schedule options across our programs, 1199 union benefits, and a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.
• One year of experience providing direct services preferred.
• Certifications such as AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitation services to clients as prescribed in service plans (CFA, ISP, Habilitation plan).
• Assist clients in developing daily living, domestic living, recreation, and social skills.
• With appropriate training, administer medication to clients in accordance with policies.
• Ensure clients' nutritional needs are met and assist with feeding as necessary.
• Report deficiencies, safety issues, or abuse to management.

Skills

Direct care

ADL assistance

Medication administration

Nutrition support

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) in New York City is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.

S:US offers a variety of shift and schedule options across our programs, 1199 union benefits, and a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide.