Direct Support Professional

Services for the Underserved•Long Island City, NY

20d

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. The minimum and maximum pay is $20.00 per hour. Schedules vary by program and position; employees are hired into a specific schedule confirmed during the hiring process. The organization offers a variety of shift and schedule options and 1199 union benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
One year of experience providing direct services to people with developmental disabilities preferred.
Preferred certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR, and First Aid.

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 skill development in activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation, and socialization.
With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to assigned clients 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.