Direct Support Professional (Day Habilitation)

Services for the UnderServed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Job summary

A respected disability services organization in New York City is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in skill development. This role includes assisting consumers with independent living, socialization, and daily living activities in a safe environment. Candidates should have experience in direct care services and relevant certifications. The position offers a pay rate of $19 per hour, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and generous paid vacations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience providing direct care services to adults with a developmental disability.
• AMAP certified, SCIP‑R trained, CPR & First Aid trained.

Responsibilities

• Assist each consumer in skill development in independent living and socialization.
• Supervise consumers in the community to ensure safety and skill reinforcement.
• Lead group sessions to facilitate discussions and skill learning.
• Provide progress reports regarding valued outcomes.

Skills

Direct care for adults with developmental disabilities

Skill development facilitation

Community and classroom learning

Supervision and safety management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

AMAP certification

SCIP-R training

CPR & First Aid training

Job description

Direct Support Professional (Day Habilitation)

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.

Position Overview

The Day Habilitation Specialist provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community and classroom learning experiences at our program located on 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY.

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour. Flexible scheduling, union benefits, and a 10% internal promotion rate organization-wide.

Responsibilities

• Assist each consumer in skill development in areas such as independent living, adaptive behaviors, socialization, recreation, and activities of daily living.
• Supervise consumers in the community, using various experiences to reinforce skills being taught in group sessions while ensuring their safety.
• Lead group sessions with consumers and facilitate discussions to provide learning skills to be used in their community.
• Provide annual and semi-annual progress reports regarding valued outcomes.
• Assess the needs of lower functioning and/or non-verbal consumers through observations and evaluations; develop and address their valued outcomes.
• Provide input and ensure compliance with the valued outcomes in the ISP and Day Habilitation Plan.
• Provide weekly documentation of outcomes being worked toward with each individual in accordance with their Day Habilitation Plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience providing direct care services to adults with a developmental disability.
• AMAP certified, SCIP‑R trained, CPR & First Aid trained.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Services for the UnderServed 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.

ID: 2025-17066