Direct Support Professional

Services for the UnderServed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive medical benefits

Generous paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

A leading disability services organization in New York City seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include providing habilitation services, aiding in skill development, and ensuring nutritional needs are met. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preference for candidates holding an Associate's Degree and relevant experience. Attractive benefits and comprehensive training provided, with a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and support.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons is preferred.
• Preferred Certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitation services to clients as per their service plans.
• Assist clients in skill development for daily living and socialization.
• Administer medication to clients with training and supervision.
• Ensure nutritional needs are met and assist with feeding.
• Report any deficiencies or issues with facility management.

Skills

Habilitation services

Skill development assistance

Medication administration

Nutritional needs assistance

Reporting deficiencies

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Job description

Position Overview

Direct Support Professional at Services for the UnderServed (S:US). Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations. This role supports people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. The position is located in the Bronx.

Salary: Minimum and maximum $19.00/hr.

Benefits include 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.

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.

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.

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. 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.

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

S:US is an affirmative action and 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 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].

Work Location: In Person.