Direct Support Professional

sus.com; Town of Fleming (NY); In loco; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Plan

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

S:US is seeking Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start a meaningful career in social services while learning from experienced professionals.

S:US offers diverse shift options, 1199 union benefits, and a strong internal promotion rate across programs. Schedule details are confirmed during the hiring process and vary by position.

Competenze

• HS Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree preferred
• One year experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred
• Preferred Certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid

Mansioni

• Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan)
• Assist each client in skill development in ADLs, domestic living, recreation and socialization
• With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with policies
• Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, assist with feeding as necessary
• Report deficiencies or issues to management including safety concerns

Formazione

HS Diploma or GED

One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons

AMAP

SCIP-R

CPR & First Aid

Descrizione del lavoro

Min

USD $20.00/Hr.

Max

USD $20.00/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.

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiringDirect Support Professionals (DSPs)to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best lifein 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 a variety of shift and schedule options across our programs, 1199 union benefits, and a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide. Schedule availability varies by program and position, and employees are hired into a specific schedule that is confirmed during the hiring process.

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

Job Requirements

• 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

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.

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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 individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on ourBenefits Pageand see how S:US invests in you.

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

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, equalopportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use ofservicesanimals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact theLeave [e-mail].

ID

2026-18236

Work Location

In Person