Sub Direct Support Professional

HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK • New York, NY

9d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) implements person-centered services for individuals, including their services, goals, and outcomes in program-based activities and community inclusion. The DSP is responsible for supporting each individual’s overall physical and emotional well-being. This is on-call coverage for residential programs, not a permanent schedule; staff are contacted when a program needs coverage.

The position involves providing direct care and support, promoting individuals’ choice and community participation, assisting with personal care and daily living activities, and helping maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. The DSP collaborates with staff to implement and document care plans and may administer medication in accordance with special instructions. The role is physically demanding and includes responding to emergencies to help ensure individuals’ health and safety.

The DSP participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and on-site or external workshops as required. The employee must maintain AMAP, CPR, First Aid, and SCIP certifications as required. The position also includes helping transport individuals or supporting their use of public transportation, and communicating with families, advocates, and service providers as needed.

The listed hourly range is $19.00–$21.00. Initial offers are made at the $19.00 hourly base rate. Additional compensation may depend on factors such as driving responsibilities, certifications, and time in the role; pay increases within the range are based on certifications, training completion, and job performance. The total compensation package may also include a bi-annual discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• Must be able to stand for extended periods, bend, stretch, and lift bedridden and/or incapacitated individuals.
• High school diploma, GED, or CNA is strongly preferred but not required.
• One year or more of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Valid New York State driver's license is preferred but not required.
• Maintain AMAP, CPR, First Aid, and SCIP certifications as required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant).
• One year or more of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Valid New York State driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for, encourage, guide, and teach individuals in expressing personal choice and participating in the community.
• Assist individuals with personal hygiene, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Help individuals participate in games and recreational programs.
• Coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills.
• Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Collaborate with staff to implement and record care plans.
• Administer medication when directed by special instructions.
• Respond to emergency situations to help ensure individuals’ health and safety.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, on-site workshops, and external training as required.
• Maintain AMAP, CPR, First Aid, and SCIP certifications as required.
• Promote and support individuals’ inclusion in the community according to their needs, interests, and desires.
• Model and encourage interaction between individuals and community members.
• Support individuals in forming and maintaining friendships with neighbors, co-workers, and peers.
• Transport individuals or assist them in using public transportation.
• Maintain positive communications with family members, advocates, and service providers as program needs require.
• Perform other job-related duties consistent with the position and applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Benefits

• A bi-annual discretionary bonus may be included in the total compensation package.
• Additional compensation may be available based on driving responsibilities, required certifications, and length of time in the role.
• Pay increases within the stated range may be based on certifications, training completion, and job performance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed