Direct Support Professional

sus.com; 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)

Credit Union

FSAs

Short-and-Long-Term Disability

Transportation Plan

Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Job summary

S:US in Bronx, NY is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This role includes providing habilitation services, assisting in skill development, and administering medications. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and experience in direct services. S:US offers flexible scheduling and various benefits, including health insurance and generous paid vacations. Join a team that values respect, integrity, and individual potential.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans.
• Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living.
• Administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies.
• Meet assigned clients’ nutritional needs according to prescribed diet.
• Report any observed deficiencies or inability in providing habilitation services to clients.

Skills

Direct service professional

Counselor

Residential counselor

CPR & First Aid

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

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.

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.

This opportunity is available at our program located on Throop Ave in Bronx, NY so you can work close to home.

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 Overview

• 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
• Keywords: Direct service professional, counselor, residential counselor, direct care counselor, habilitation specialist, human services, social services, social worker, case manager, health services, developmental disabilities, mental health behavioral health, OPWDD, OMRDD

Company Overview

S:US is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

ID

2025-16921

Work Location

In Person

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].