Direct Support Professional — Impactful Care & Benefits

UNAVAILABLE; Jamaica (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1199 union benefits

Transportation plan

Paid vacations and holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

S:US is a leading disability services organization in New York City that seeks Direct Support Professionals to empower individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role offers varied shifts, union benefits, and opportunities for internal promotion within a supportive team.

Join a team that prioritizes dignity, safety, and person-centered care while delivering habilitation services, daily living support, and medication administration under supervision.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.
• Experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred.
• Certifications such as AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitation services to each client per service plans.
• Assist clients in activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization.
• Administer medication with training and in line with policies.
• Ensure clients' nutritional needs are met and assist with feeding.
• Report any issues or safety concerns to management.

Skills

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

OPWDD

OMRDD

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Job description

S:US is a leading disability services organization in New York City that seeks Direct Support Professionals to empower individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role offers varied shifts, union benefits, and opportunities for internal promotion within a supportive team.

Join a team that prioritizes dignity, safety, and person-centered care while delivering habilitation services, daily living support, and medication administration under supervision.