Senior Direct Support Professional

Community Options Job Board; Brooklyn (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Incredible career growth opportunities

Job summary

A prominent non-profit organization is seeking Full-Time Senior Direct Support Professionals in Brooklyn, NY. In this role, you will provide essential person-centered care to individuals with disabilities, covering daily operations and team leadership. Applicants should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and experience with this demographic. The position offers a starting pay of $19/hour and includes competitive benefits such as medical insurance and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals based on their support plan.
• Assist with daily routines including personal hygiene and medication administration.
• Monitor health needs and report any concerns immediately.
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to establish comfortable and supportive relationships

Ability to work individually and within a team

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Brooklyn
161 Woodruff Ave
BROOKLYN, NY 11226, USA

Community Options, Inc. is a national non‑profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are looking for Full‑Time Senior Direct Support Professionals in Brooklyn, NY. The Senior Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing person‑centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will also support a team with day‑to‑day operations and challenges as a team leader for an assigned location.

Starting pay is $19.00/hour

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tailored to their Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Person Centered Plan (PCP)
• Assist with training team members to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking established meal plans, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community
• Assist with the learning and development of independent and community‑based skills
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
• Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families
• Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean, well‑maintained, and stocked with necessary supplies including groceries, medications, and cleaning supplies
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• High School Diploma or GED
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to work individually and with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community
• Transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
• Overtime may be required due to business needs
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
• May assist with wheelchair transfer of non‑ambulatory participants
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

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Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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