Direct Support Professional

Services for the UnderServed; Middle Village (NY); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance

403(b)

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Flexible scheduling

Union benefits

Job summary

A respected disability services organization in Middle Village seeks dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in skill development. Responsibilities include facilitating learning experiences, supervising consumers, and documenting progress. Qualifications include a High School Diploma, relevant certifications, and experience in direct care services. Attractive compensation and benefits are provided, along with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Required: at least one year of experience providing direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities.
• AMAP certification and SCIP-R training are essential.
• Must pass insurance criteria for driving.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers in skill development for independent living and socialization.
• Supervise consumers in community settings.
• Lead group sessions and reinforce learning skills.
• Document outcomes in accordance with individual plans.

Skills

Direct care services experience

AMAP certification

SCIP-R training

CPR & First Aid training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Valid NYS driver's license

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. This opportunity is located at our program on Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village (Queens).

Salary: Minimum $19.00/hr, Maximum $19.00/hr. Overtime is eligible.

Day Habilitation Specialist provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community & classroom learning experiences.

Position Summary

The Day Habilitation Specialist provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community & classroom learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Assists each consumer in skill development in areas such as independent living, adaptive behaviors, socialization, recreation and activities of daily living.
• Supervises consumers in the community, using various experiences to reinforce skills being taught in group session while ensuring their safety.
• Leads group sessions with consumers and facilitates discussions to provide learning skills to be used in their community.
• Provides annual and semi-annual progress reports regarding valued outcomes.
• Assesses the needs of lower functioning and/or non-verbal consumers through observations and evaluations; their valued outcomes will be developed and addressed.
• Provides input and ensures compliance with the valued outcomes in the ISP and Day Habilitation Plan.
• Provides weekly documentation of outcomes being worked towards with each individual in accordance with their Day Habilitation Plan.

Benefits

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, and Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays.

Optional benefits include Flexible scheduling and 1199 union benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required. Associate’s Degree preferred.
• At least one year experience providing direct care services to adults with a developmental disability.
• AMAP certified, SCIP-R trained, CPR & First Aid trained.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and must be able to pass insurance criteria.

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 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 service animals.

Work Location

In Person.