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 Under Served (S:

US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.

Salary:
Minimum $19.00/hr, Maximum $19.00/hr overtime is eligible.

• Location:
  
  Lefferts Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY
• Work Location:
  
  In Person
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Industry: Non‑profit Organization

• 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.

• Flexible scheduling
• 1199 union benefits
• 10% internal promotion rate organization-wide
• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Credit Union
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Transportation Plan
• Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

• 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.

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US is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action 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 service animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at My Medical Leave .

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