Direct Support Professional

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 and1199 union opportunity is available at our program located in Hillburn Ave in Hollis NY

The salary for this position :Minimum Salary:$19.00/hrMaximum Salary: $19.00/hr

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; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

• HS Diploma or GED required Associates Degree preferred
• One years 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

SUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect integrity support maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.From health and wellness resources to generous PTO professional development and more explore all that we offer on ourBenefits Pageand see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect integrity support maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.

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 equalopportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities including allowance of the use ofservicesanimals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied contact theLeave Teamat.