Direct Support Professional

UNAVAILABLE; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance

403(b) plan

Short-and-Long-Term Disability

Generous paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed is looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Rochester, NY, offering a salary of $19.00/hr. The role involves supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through habilitative services and care.

Applicants must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED, and experience in direct care is preferred. Join a team dedicated to maximizing the potential of the people we serve while enjoying comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have HS Diploma or GED; Associates Degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons is preferred.
• Candidates should have preferred certifications such as AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitation services as per client’s service plans.
• Assist clients in skill development in daily living and socialization.
• Administer medication in compliance with policies.
• Ensure clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet.
• Report any deficiencies in providing services or any abuse/ facility problems to management.

Skills

Experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons

Communication skills

Ability to administer medications

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Tools

AMAP certification

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Min

USD $19.00/Hr.

Max

USD $19.00/Hr.

Position Overview

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) 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:Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!

The salary for this position :Minimum Salary:$19.00/hr,Maximum Salary: $19.00/hr

This opportunity is available at our program located in the Bronx

Responsibilities:

• Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan)
• Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization
• With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures
• Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary
• Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management

Benefits Overview:We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Job Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree preferred
• One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred.
• Preferred Certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid

Keywords:Direct service professional, counselor, residential counselor, direct care counselor, habilitation specialist, human services, social services, social worker, case manager, health services, developmental disabilities, mental health behavioral health, OPWDD.

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Pageand see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equalopportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail].

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2025-17728