Direct Support Professional
Services For The Underserved, Inc.•New York, NY
•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. The position provides habilitation and day-to-day support according to each client’s service plans. This opportunity is at S:US’s program on Bainbridge Street in Brooklyn and is performed in person.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Preferred certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR, and First Aid.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree.
- One year of experience providing direct services to people with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in 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 medications as assigned and 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.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling.
- 1199 union benefits.
- Medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
- 403(b).
- Credit union.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Transportation plan.
- Paid vacations and holidays.
- Health and wellness resources.
- Professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
