Direct Support Professional

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

1199 union benefits

Generous PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is looking for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York City. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with an Associate's degree preferred, and offers flexible scheduling and union benefits. Join a team committed to support, respect, and maximizing individual potential.

This position is situated on East 54th Street in Brooklyn, NY, and includes responsibilities like habilitation services and client medication administration.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed.
• Assist clients in skill development in daily living areas.
• Administer medication to clients as assigned.
• Ensure nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet.
• Report any deficiencies or issues to management.

Skills

Habilitation services

Skill development

Medication administration

Nutritional needs assessment

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Tools

AMAP certification

SCIP-R certification

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Min

USD $19.00/Hr.

Max

USD $19.00/Hr.

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 hiringDirect 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!

This opportunity is available at our program located on East 54th Street in Brooklyn, 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/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

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

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on ourBenefits Pageand see how S:US invests in you.

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, equalopportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the useofservicesanimals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact theLeave [e-mail].

ID

2026-18526

Work Location

In Person