Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

About the Job

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) , you will provide social, and supportive services to children and youth with functional, developmental, physical, or mental health needs. Your job is to work one-on-one with children in their home or community, helping them build independence and life skills based on their individual goals.

This could include:

• Helping children improve communication and social skills

• Assisting with daily tasks

• Supporting with homework, job readiness, or community activities

• Encouraging healthy habits and self-care

Your role is not to do things for the child, but to teach and guide them so they can become more independent over time. You will work closely with the child and their family, following a personalized plan provided by their care team to provide the best support possible.

We are looking for a DSP that can staff a client with these specific needs:

• Parent of a preteen requires parenting support and guidance to help navigate day to day routines successfully. The child has severe mental health challenges that cause behavioral escalations. Parent wants to learn techniques to be firm and authoritative in order to enable household routines to function as normal but in a way that is mindful of member's mental health needs and won't trigger her to harm herself.

• Must speak Mandarin.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive Pay: 

  Starting at $35.00/hour, up to 40.00/hour based on level of education and services provided.

• Flexible Scheduling: Various shifts available to accommodate different schedules. Perfect for a college student or as a part-time job.

• Career Growth: Perfect for anyone seeking a degree in mental health, speech language, OT, PT, nursing, social work.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. 

• Experience: Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities or behavioral health needs is preferred but not required. For certain services prior experience working with children in any capacity is required.

• Skills: Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Transportation: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required for certain roles.

• Language: English is required for this role, and Spanish is a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Candidates must be able to remain alert and attentive during shift hours.

• Candidates must be comfortable working in a home or community-based setting, with occasional travel required.

• Candidates must be comfortable working with children who have functional, developmental, physical, or mental health needs.

Location:

• New Hyde