Direct Support Professional

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

26d•Onsite

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 and learn from experienced professionals. S:US offers a variety of shift and schedule options across its programs; employees are hired into a specific schedule that is confirmed during the hiring process. Schedule availability varies by program and position. The position provides habilitation and daily-living support according to each client’s service plans. With appropriate training and supervision, the Direct Support Professional may administer assigned medication and helps ensure clients’ nutritional needs are met. The role also requires reporting service-delivery concerns, abuse, and facility or safety problems to management. S:US describes itself as an equal opportunity employer and states that it provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
One year of experience providing direct services to people with developmental disabilities preferred.
Preferred certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR, and First Aid.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
One year of experience providing direct services to people with developmental disabilities.
AMAP certification.
SCIP-R certification.
CPR certification.
First Aid certification.

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, in developing skills related to activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation, and socialization.
With appropriate training and supervision, administer assigned medication in compliance with management, medical, and nursing policies and procedures.
Ensure 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, all types of abuse, facility problems, and physical plant or safety issues to management.