Direct Support Professional

Services for the Underserved•Brooklyn, NY

27d

About The Position

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a safe environment and help them live their best lives. This role provides habilitation services and assistance with daily living, domestic living, recreation, socialization, nutrition, and medication as assigned. Medication administration is performed with appropriate training and supervision and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. Schedule options vary by program; employees are hired into a specific schedule confirmed during the hiring process. The hourly pay is $20.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience providing direct services to people with developmental disabilities is preferred.
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.
AMAP certification.
SCIP-R certification.
CPR certification.
First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in the client’s service plans, including the 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 medication 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.