The Center for Family Support Hiring Event - Direct Support Professional

THE CENTER FOR FAMILY SUPPORT INC•New York, NY

1d•$20 - $20

About The Position

Join Our Open House Hiring Event: Date: Thursday, May 14th, 2026 Time: 10:00AM-4:00PM Address: 400 East Fordham Rd, Bronx, New York 10458 Floor: 7th FL We're hiring Direct Support Professionals for Full-Time and Part-Time positions. Please join us for our hiring event. You are welcomed to come and learn about our organization and any other questions you have regarding our DSP and Medical Coordinator positions. We will be conducting on-the-spot interviews. If you would like to learn more about working in human services, then this will be a great opportunity for you to meet our team. We welcome students who have recently graduated or currently in higher education programs. The Center for Family Support (CFS) mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals with developmental and related disabilities. We are the first agency in New York to achieve the Council on Quality and Leadership Certification (CQL). By achieving this certification, it shows our commitment and dedication to creating services that enhance and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Our industry-leading benefits include: 401(k) Dental Insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Valid driver’s license preferred, depending on program needs

Nice To Haves

Some experience in healthcare or human services is a plus

Responsibilities

Help the people we support to have meaningful lives, listen to their dreams, and help them learn skills to live the lives they choose.
Encourage each individual to tell us what is important to them and important for them. Involve them in activities that match their interests, goals and dreams for the future.
Assist individuals we support learn how to develop and maintain positive relationships with people in their community.
Respect the rights of the people we support and teach them to advocate for themselves.
Use our person-centered philosophy throughout the day. Use each moment as a teachable moment.
Get to know the individual by listening and observing what is important to him or her.
Show a positive attitude toward work and others.
Protect the health of the people you support. This may include giving medication, following doctor’s orders, going to medical appointments, and/or seeking emergency medical care when necessary.
Keeping the people, you support safe at all times by providing the level of supervision described in the person’s service plan.