ARS DSP I - Overnight - 11:00 pm - 9:00 am

ARS DSP I - Overnight - 11:00 pm - 9:00 am

Salary Range $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Diploma / GED Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Job Description

Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today

Do you believe everyone deserves a life filled with dignity, purpose, and meaningful connection? As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, you'll play a vital role in helping people live fulfilling, independent, and joyful lives.

This is more than a jobit's an opportunity to be a mentor, advocate, cheerleader, and trusted team member in a mission-driven community.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a real, lasting impactevery single day
• Work alongside a compassionate, supportive, and fun team
• Receive paid training and build valuable vocational skills
• Access internal career growth and advancement opportunities
• Enjoy excellent benefits for you and your family
• Go home each day knowing your work truly matters

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• FREE Medical, Dental & Life Insurance for you and your family
• 403(b) Retirement Plan invest in your future while making a difference
• Union Membership (1199) professional advocacy and support
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time time to rest, recharge, and reset
• Commuter Benefits Program save on travel expenses
• Optional benefits including disability and critical care coverage

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support with activities of daily living (meals, dressing, hygiene, personal care)
• Teach and reinforce essential life skills such as cooking, shopping, and household tasks
• Administer medications and assist with health routines (paid training provided)
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments and community outings
• Encourage social engagement, independence, and participation in meaningful activities
• Accurately document services and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team
• Respond to challenges with patience, respect, and sensitivity

Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Willingness to complete and maintain required certifications with (a condition of employment):
• AMAP (Medication Administration)
• CPR / First Aid
• SCIP-R (Crisis Intervention)
• Attendance at all scheduled trainings is mandatory
• Strong communication skills, reliability, and a compassionate, can-do attitude

Training, Attendance & Accountability

Maintaining certifications is essential to performing DSP duties. Employees are responsible for:

• Monitoring certification expiration dates
• Tracking and attending required trainings on time
• Communicating proactively with supervisors if support is needed

Failure to maintain required credentials may result in:

• Removal from schedule until compliance is restored
• Demotion to Relief status
• Termination if requirements are not met within required timeframes

Preferred Experience (Bonus, Not Required)

• 1+ year experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
• Experience in residential or healthcare settings
• Strong teamwork, documentation, and organizational skills

Physical & Work Environment

• Active, hands-on role requiring standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and transferring individuals
• Must be able to see, hear, speak clearly, and adjust focus
• Comfort with physical care and fast-paced, active shifts
• Shifts may include mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong sense of responsibilitycommitment to remain on duty until relieved by the next team member

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Block Institute is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws, including the NYC Human Rights Law.

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and are dedicated to fair and equitable hiring practices.

This job description may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Agency.