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)

Credit Union

Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Job summary

A respected disability services organization in New York City is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide habilitation services to individuals with intellectual disabilities. The role offers flexible scheduling, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for internal promotion. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, preferably with experience in supporting developmentally disabled persons. This is a full-time position that entails assisting clients with daily activities and ensuring their nutritional needs are met.

Qualifications

• 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 clients as prescribed in service plans.
• Assist clients in skill development in daily living and socialization.
• Administer medication to clients as assigned.
• Ensure nutrition needs are met according to prescribed diet.

Skills

Direct service professional

Counselor

Habilitation specialist

Social services

Education

HS Diploma or GED required

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

Valid NYS Driver’s license

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/developmental disabilities. This opportunity is available at our program located on Palmer Avenue in Bronx, NY.

Salary

USD $19.00/hr (minimum and maximum)

Flexibility

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

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

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, Associates Degree preferred
• One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred
• Valid NYS Driver’s license
• 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.

EEO Statement

S:US IS AN 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 2025-17328

Work Location In Person

Seniority level Entry level | Employment type Full-time | Job function Other | Industries Non-profit Organizations