Direct Support Professional

Position Overview Turn 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. S:US offers flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide. The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $19.00 per hour. 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 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 holidays. Job Requirements 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. Company Overview S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr