Direct Support Professional

Services for the Underserved•Brooklyn, NY

12d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

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. S:US offers : Flexible scheduling , 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide! The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $19.00 per hour. This opportunity is available at our program located on Vernon Ave in Brooklyn NY.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree preferred
One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred

Nice To Haves

AMAP
SCIP-R
CPR & First Aid

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