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Direct Support Professional

Susquehanna University

Day Habilitation SpecialistTurn 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 a variety of shift and schedule options across our programs, 1199 union benefits, and a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide. Schedule availability varies by program and position, and employees are hired into a specific schedule that is confirmed during the hiring process.The Day Habilitation Specialist provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community & classroom learning experiences.Position Summary: The Day Habilitation Specialist provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community & classroom learning experiences.Responsibilities:Assists each consumer in skill development in areas such as independent living, adaptive behaviors, socialization, recreation and activities of daily living.Supervises consumers in the community, using various experiences to reinforce skills being taught in group session while ensuring their safety.Leads group sessions with consumers and facilitate the discussions to provide learning skills to be used in their community.Provides annual and semi-annual progress reports regarding valued outcomes.Assesses the needs of lower functioning and/or non-verbal consumers through observations and evaluations; their valued outcomes will be developed and addressed.Provides input and ensures compliance with the valued outcomes in the ISP and Day Habilitation Plan.Provides weekly documentation of outcomes being worked towards with each individual in accordance with his/her Day Habilitation Plan.Benefits Overview: 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 HolidaysJob Requirements:HS Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree preferredOne year's experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferredPreferred Certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid Keywords: Direct service professional, counselor, residential counselor, direct care counselor, habilitation specialist, human services, social services, social worker, case manager, health services, developmental disabilities, mental health behavioral health, OPWDDS:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERJoin a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at View email address on click.appcast.io: 2025-17745

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