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 Insurance

403(b) plan

Credit Union

Short-and-Long-Term Disability

Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Job summary

A respected disability services organization in New York City is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves providing habilitation services, assisting clients with skill development, and ensuring nutritional needs are met. Ideal candidates have a HS Diploma or GED (Associates Degree preferred) and related experience. Join this organization to make a difference while enjoying flexible scheduling and competitive pay at $19.00/hr.

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 as prescribed in client’s service plans.
• Assist clients in skill development in daily living and socialization.
• Administer medication to clients as assigned.
• Ensure clients’ nutritional needs are met and assist with feeding.
• Report deficiencies or issues to management immediately.

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! This opportunity is available at our program located on Valentine Ave in Bronx, NY. The salary for this position: Minimum Salary: $19.00/hr, Maximum Salary: $19.00/hr.

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


• Preferred Certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid

Company Overview

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 our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

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

2025-17323

Work Location

In Person