Direct Support Professional

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. This opportunity is available at our program located on Valentine Ave in Bronx, 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

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

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Credit Union
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-and-Long-Term Disability
• Transportation Plan
• Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Pay

USD $20.00/Hr

Schedule

Flexible scheduling

S:US is an equal opportunity employer.