Services for the Underserved-posted about 9 hours ago
$19 - $19/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Queens, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

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 This opportunity is available at our program located on Northen Blvd in Douglaston NY .

  • 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 and socialization
  • With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures
  • 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 and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management
  • HS Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree preferred
  • One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred
  • Preferred Certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid
  • We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance
  • 403(b)
  • Credit Union
  • FSAs
  • Short-and-Long-Term Disability
  • Transportation Plan
  • Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays
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