Direct Support Professional
About The Position
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! This opportunity is available at our program located on Crotona Avenue in Bronx, NY so you can work close to home. The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $19.00 per hour.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree preferred
- One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
