Direct Support Professional
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Position Overview
Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York Citys most respected disability services organizations.
Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiringDirect Support Professionals (DSPs)to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best lifein 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 10percent internal promotion rate organizationwide!
Minimum & maximum salary for this position is $17.68
Responsibilities:
- Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that clients 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; ShortandLongTerm Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED required Associates Degree preferred
- One years experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred.
- Preferred Certifications: AMAP SCIPR 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.
Company Overview
SUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who cares 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.
S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. 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 Director of Benefits & Compensation at .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
