Direct Support Professional

Services for the Underserved•Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living their best lives in a safe environment. The role provides an opportunity to begin a career in social services while learning from experienced professionals. This opportunity is at a program located in Brooklyn, New York.

Requirements

High school diploma or approved equivalent.
Effective written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience providing direct services to people with developmental disabilities.
AMAP certification, SCIP-R training, and CPR and First Aid training; S:US provides on-the-job training for these certifications.
Basic computer skills, such as experience with the MS Office suite and Windows.

Responsibilities

Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in the client’s service plans, including CFA, Individual Service Plan, and Habilitation Plan.
Assist clients as needed with developing skills in activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation, and socialization.
With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication as assigned and in compliance with management, medical, and nursing policies and procedures.
Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diets, and assist with feeding as necessary.
Immediately report observed or known deficiencies, inability to provide habilitation services, abuse, facility problems, and physical plant or safety issues to management.