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

Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Job summary

A respected disability services organization in New York City is looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in various capacities. The role involves providing habilitation services, assisting with daily living skills, and ensuring clients' nutritional needs are met. Candidates should possess at least a high school diploma or GED, with relevant certifications preferred. This position offers attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitation services according to clients' service plans.
• Assist clients with daily living skills and activities.
• Administer medication with appropriate training and supervision.
• Ensure nutrition needs are met for assigned clients.
• Report deficiencies in providing habilitation services or facility issues.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

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.

S:US offers flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10‑percent internal promotion rate organization‑wide.

Minimum Salary: $19.00/hr, Maximum Salary: $19.00/hr.

This opportunity is available at our program located on Northern Blvd in Douglaston, NY.

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/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; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred.
• Preferred Certifications: AMAP, SCIP‑R, CPR & First Aid.

Applicants must note that

SUS is an 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].

Work Location

In Person