Direct Support Professional

Services for the Underserved • Brooklyn, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Consider Becoming a Direct Support Professional If you found yourself without work due to the coronavirus pandemic you’re not alone. The good news is that we have numerous opportunities. 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 the opportunity to find a new passion and career in direct support. This opportunity is available at our program located at 146th Ave in Springfield Gardens, NY

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred.
• AMAP certified, SCIP-R trained, CPR & First Aid Trained
• Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office suite and Windows)

Responsibilities

• Provide habilitation services to each individual as prescribed in their individual service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan)
• Assist each individual 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 individuals as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures
• Ensure assigned individuals ’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

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• 1199 union benefits
• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance
• 403(b)
• Credit Union
• FSAs
• Short-and-Long-Term Disability
• Transportation Plan
• Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED