Direct Support Professional

Services For The Underserved, Inc.•New York, NY

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a safe environment and help them live their best lives. The role offers an opportunity to begin a career in social services while learning from experienced professionals. Schedules vary by program and position; employees are hired into a specific schedule that is confirmed during the hiring process. The position is performed in person.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Preferred certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR, and First Aid.

Responsibilities

Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that 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 to clients as assigned and in accordance 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.