Direct Support Professional
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 salary for this position : Minimum Salary:$19.00/hr, Maximum Salary: $19.00/hr - Overtime is eligible.
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
- Note: S:US will provide on-the-job training for such certifications.
- Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office suite and Windows)
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, socialization.
- Ensure that each assigned client is well-groomed, including hairstyle, finger and toenail trimming, good oral and personal hygiene.
- Ensure that each assigned client’s living area is clean and tidy.
- Assist assigned clients, as needed, in selecting clothing by suggesting appropriate attire and color combinations.
- 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, other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues, to management.
- Attend and participate in meetings, conferences and training sessions as assigned or
- Carry out all policies and procedures of the agency issued by management in accordance with OPWDD or other funding agency guidelines.
- With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies, and procedures.
- Serve as a positive role model for clients.
- Ensure all interactions support the core values and mission of the agency.
- Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary and/or appropriate by the Program Manager and/or designee.
- Participate in meetings as assigned including supervisory and service planning meetings.
- Assist in the organization and maintenance of common areas where indicated.
- Participate in a 24/7 crisis response rotation, as indicated.
- Adhere diligently to all life-safety policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
