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.

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

• High School Diploma or approved equivalent required.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred.
• AMAP certified, SCIP-R trained, CPR & First Aid trained (S:US will provide on-the-job training for such certifications).
• Basic computer skills (e.g., MS Office suite and Windows).

Benefits

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

Pay

USD $20.00/Hr

Schedule

Schedule availability varies by program and position. Employees are hired into a specific schedule that is confirmed during the hiring process. S:US offers a variety of shift and schedule options across our programs.

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential, and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO and professional development, S:US invests in you.