Direct Support Professional

Services for the Underserved•Flushing, NY

26d•$20 - $20

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 offers an opportunity to begin a career in social services while learning from experienced professionals. S:US offers a variety of shift and schedule options across its programs; schedule availability varies by program and position, and employees are hired into a specific schedule confirmed during the hiring process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid New York State driver’s license.
Must be able to pass insurance criteria.

Nice To Haves

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

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 in activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation, and socialization.
With appropriate training and supervision, administer assigned medications 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, abuse, facility problems, and physical plant or safety issues to management.