Direct Support Professional

sus.com; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Prescription Insurance

Short-and-Long-Term Disability

Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals in Rochester, NY. This role involves maintaining service plans for clients with intellectual/developmental disabilities and assisting with daily living skills. Candidates must have a HS Diploma or GED, with preferred experience in direct services. S:US offers flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, paid vacations, and a supportive work environment dedicated to helping clients thrive.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans.
• Assist each client in skill development such as activities of daily living.
• Administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with procedures.
• Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met.
• Report immediately any observed deficiencies or issues to management.

Skills

Direct service professional

counselor

habilitation specialist

social service

case manager

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

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

Qualifications

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

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, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail].

ID

2025-17728

Work Location

In Person