Direct Support Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading disability services organization in New York City is hiring a Direct Support Professional to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live meaningful lives. The role requires a passion for service and involves providing habilitation, assisting with daily activities, and administering medication with training. This entry-level full-time position offers attractive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare and generous paid leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing habilitation services.
• Training in medication administration required.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitation services to clients as prescribed.
• Assist clients in daily living skills and socialization.
• Administer medication to clients with training.

Skills

Ability to assist with skill development

Medication administration

Client communication

Job description

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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 and developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. This opportunity is located at our program on 44th Street in Ozone Park, Queens, NY.

Minimum salary: USD $19.00 per hour. Maximum salary: USD $19.00 per hour. 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 or 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 and 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.

Company Overview

Join a team of employees who care 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 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].

ID 2025-17530

Work Location: In Person

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Non-profit Organizations

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