Direct Support Professional

Services for the UnderServed; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Short and long-term disability

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed in Westmoreland County is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide essential support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Successful candidates will assist clients in their daily living skills, administer medication, and ensure nutritional needs are met. The position offers competitive pay of $19.00/hr with opportunities for flexible scheduling and great benefits including medical, dental, and generous paid leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in social services, ideally with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience in medication administration and meal assistance.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and report deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitation services as per service plans.
• Assist clients in skill development for daily living.
• Administer medication in compliance with policies.
• Ensure meeting clients' nutritional needs.
• Report issues related to client care immediately.

Skills

Experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons

Ability to administer medication

Skill development assistance

Good communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associates Degree (preferred)

Tools

CPR & First Aid certification

AMAP certification

SCIP-R certification

Job description

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.

Salary: USD $19.00/hr (Minimum and Maximum). Overtime is eligible.

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.

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.

Benefits Overview

Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide. We offer medical/dental/prescription/vision/life insurance; 403(b); credit union; FSAs; short-and-long-term disability; transportation plan; generous paid vacations and holidays.

Other Details

Work Location: In Person (123rd Avenue, Jamaica, Queens)

ID: 2026-18256

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] .