Direct Support Professional (DSP)

The Center for Family Support Inc.

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 22,730 - 32,373

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Center for Family Support Inc. in New York seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals to help individuals with disabilities lead meaningful lives. Responsibilities include advocating for their rights, developing relationships, and providing health-related support. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, with healthcare or human services experience preferred. The role offers a range of benefits including flexible scheduling and a support system committed to quality of life.

Qualifications

Compassionate individuals with a desire to help those with disabilities.
Strong listening skills to understand the needs of individuals supported.
Ability to build positive relationships within the community.

Responsibilities

Help individuals live meaningful lives and pursue their dreams.
Encourage participation in activities based on interests and goals.
Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with community members.
Respect and advocate for the rights of individuals supported.
Follow healthcare protocols for medication and health management.
Ensure individual safety as per service plans.

Skills

Compassion

Listening

Relationship building

Advocacy

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

It takes a truly special person to be a great Direct Support Professional: you must be passionate about helping others, dedicated to protecting a person’s rights, and—most of all—willing to offer true, genuine friendship through good times, bad times, laughter, and shared experiences.

Far too many developmentally disabled individuals are held back by the lack of a solid support system, and as a DSP, you can change that. DSPs should be strong, compassionate individuals dedicated to creating a better world for others, through both full‑time and part‑time positions available in our programs.

The Center for Family Support (CFS) mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities. We are the first agency in New York to achieve the Council on Quality and Leadership Certification (CQL). Achieving this certification shows our commitment to creating services that enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Responsibilities and Qualifications

As a Direct Support Professional, no two days are alike. But each day is sure to include the following:

Help the people we support to have meaningful lives, listen to their dreams, and help them learn skills to live the lives they choose.
Encourage each individual to tell us what is important to them and involve them in activities that match their interests, goals, and dreams for the future.
Assist individuals we support in learning how to develop and maintain positive relationships with people in their community.
Respect the rights of the people we support and teach them to advocate for themselves.
Use our person‑centered philosophy throughout the day and treat each moment as a teachable moment.
Get to know the individual by listening and observing what is important to him or her.
Show a positive attitude toward work and others.
Protect the health of the people you support—including giving medication, following doctors’ orders, attending medical appointments, and/or seeking emergency medical care when necessary.
Ensure the people you support are safe at all times by providing the level of supervision described in the person’s service plan.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license preferred, depending on program needs.
Some experience in healthcare or human services is a plus.