Direct Support Professional

sus.com; Jamaica (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

403(b) plan

Paid vacations and holidays

Union benefits (1199)

Job summary

S:US (Services for the UnderServed) is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a safe environment. They offer 1199 union benefits and opportunities for internal promotion, with a variety of shifts across programs.

Join a respected NYC-based disability services organization and build a career in social services while learning from experts in the field. In-person work location in New York City.

Qualifications

• Must have at least HS Diploma or GED; associates degree preferred.
• One year of experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in service plans.
• Assist clients in activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization.
• With training, administer medication per policies and procedures.
• Ensure clients’ nutritional needs are met and assist with feeding as needed.
• Report any deficiencies or safety issues to management.

Skills

Direct service experience

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

CPR & First Aid

Job description

Min

USD $20.00/Hr.

Max

USD $20.00/Hr.

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 hiringDirect Support Professionals (DSPs)to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in livingtheir best lifein 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. Schedule availability varies by program and position, and employees are hired into a specific schedule that is confirmed during the hiring process.

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

• 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, OMRDD

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

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

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 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, contactthe Leave Team at [e-mail].

ID

2026-18845

Work Location

In Person