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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.
This opportunity is available at our program located in Midtown Manhattan. You must be available to travel within Manhattan. Transportation reimbursement will be provided. We are also seeking bilingual Spanish English )candidates for this program.
The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $17.68 per hour.
Assists each consumer in skill development in areas such as independent living adaptive behaviors socialization recreation and activities of daily living.
Supervises consumers in the community using various experiences to reinforce skills being taught in group session while ensuring their safety.
Leads group sessions with consumers and facilitate the discussions to provide learning skills to be used in their community.
Provides annual and semiannual progress reports regarding valued outcomes.
Assesses the needs of lower functioning and/or nonverbal consumers through observations and evaluations; their valued outcomes will be developed and addressed.
Provides input and ensures compliance with the valued outcomes in the ISP and Day Habilitation Plan.
Provides weekly documentation of outcomes being worked towards with each individual in accordance with his/her Day Habilitation Plan.
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
High School Diploma or GED is required. Associates Degree preferred.
At least one year experience providing direct care services to adults with a developmental disability.
AMAP certified SCIPR trained CPR & First Aid Trained
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
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 Recruitment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time