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/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible scheduling

Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in New York City to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Successful candidates will provide habilitation services, assist in skill development, and ensure nutritional needs are met. The position offers a salary of $19.00/hr, comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid vacation. Ideal candidates should have at least a HS diploma and experience in the field.

Qualifications

• One year's experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons is preferred.
• Preferred certifications include AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in client service plans.
• Assist clients in skill development in areas such as daily living and recreation.
• Administer medication to clients as assigned and ensure nutritional needs are met.
• Report any deficiencies in providing services and facility safety issues to management.

Skills

Experience with developmentally disabled persons

Medication administration

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED required

Associates Degree preferred

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 and Hours

USD $19.00/hr. Minimum and Maximum salary both $19.00/hr. Overtime eligible.

Location

Program located on 123rd Avenue in Jamaica, Queens. In person.

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

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, Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide.

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

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].

Job ID

2025-17243