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, and Life Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Credit Union membership

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Transportation plan

Generous paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

A respected disability services organization in New York City is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include providing habilitation services, skill development, and medication administration. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and experience in the field. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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 per individual plans.
• Assist with 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 with provided services immediately.

Skills

Providing habilitation services

Skill development in daily activities

Medication administration

Safety and safety reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Tools

AMAP certification

SCIP-R certification

CPR & First Aid certification

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 Under Served (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. This opportunity is available at our program located on 44th Street, NY, NY.

Hourly Salary: $19.00 per hour

Location: In Person (44th Street, New York, NY)

Job ID: 2025-17273

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

Qualifications

• High School 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

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Credit Union membership
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Transportation plan
• Generous paid vacations and holidays

Seniority level: Entry Level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industry: Non-profit organizations

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We are 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 equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals.