Direct Support Professional — Flexible, Growth-Ready

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance

403(b)

Credit Union

FSAs

Short-and-Long-Term Disability

Transportation Plan

Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Job summary

S:US in Bronx, NY is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This role includes providing habilitation services, assisting in skill development, and administering medications. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and experience in direct services. S:US offers flexible scheduling and various benefits, including health insurance and generous paid vacations. Join a team that values respect, integrity, and individual potential.

Qualifications

• HS 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans.
• Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living.
• Administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies.
• Meet assigned clients’ nutritional needs according to prescribed diet.
• Report any observed deficiencies or inability in providing habilitation services to clients.

Skills

Direct service professional

Counselor

Residential counselor

CPR & First Aid

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Job description

S:US in Bronx, NY is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. This role includes providing habilitation services, assisting in skill development, and administering medications. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and experience in direct services. S:US offers flexible scheduling and various benefits, including health insurance and generous paid vacations. Join a team that values respect, integrity, and individual potential.