Direct Support Professional

Services for the Underserved•Brooklyn, NY

27d•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. This opportunity is based at a program in Brooklyn, New York, and is presented as an opportunity to begin a career in social services while learning from experienced professionals. The role pays $20.00 per hour and offers flexible scheduling and 1199 union benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or approved equivalent.
Effective written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience providing direct services to people with developmental disabilities.
AMAP certification, SCIP-R training, and CPR and First Aid training; S:US will provide on-the-job training for these certifications.
Basic computer skills, including experience with the MS Office suite and Windows.

Responsibilities

Provide habilitation services to each client according to that 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 compliance 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, and facility problems—including physical plant or safety issues—to management.