Direct Support Professional

Min USD $19.00/Hr. Max USD $19.00/Hr. Position Overview Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations. 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 Throop Ave in Bronx, NY so you can work close to home. 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 Overview Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance 403(b) Credit Union FSAs Short-and-Long-Term Disability Transportation Plan Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays Qualifications HS Diploma or GED required, Associate’s Degree preferred One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred Preferred 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, OPWDD, OMRDD Company Overview S:US is an Equal Opportunity Employer We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. ID 2025-16921 Work Location In Person 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 services 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr sus.com