Direct Support Professional, Developmental Disabilities

UNAVAILABLE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

Join Services for the UnderServed (S:US) as a Direct Support Professional in New York. This role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, delivering critical habilitation services. The position requires an HS diploma or GED with a preference for an associates degree and experience in the field. The compensation is $19.00 per hour, with benefits including health insurance, 403(b), and generous paid time off. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in our community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience with developmentally disabled persons preferred.
• Certifications in AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitation services to clients based on service plans.
• Assist clients in skill development for daily living.
• Administer medication as assigned with training and supervision.

Skills

Experience providing direct services

Communication skills

Medication administration

Education

HS Diploma or GED required

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

Min

USD $19.00/Hr.

Max

USD $19.00/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 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!

The salary for this position : Minimum Salary:$19.00/hr,Maximum Salary: $19.00/hr

-Overtime is eligible.

This opportunity is available at our program located on Northen Blvd in Douglaston NY.

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

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, SUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.

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].

ID

2025-17896