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Direct Support Professional

Services For The Underserved, Inc.·New York

$20 - $20/hr·Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly·0-2 yrs
·Posted 12 days ago
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About the role

Provide habilitation services and skill development for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include administering medication, ensuring nutritional needs are met, and reporting facility or safety issues.

Min USD $20.00/Hr.

Max USD $20.00/Hr.

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 UnderServed (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.

S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!

This opportunity is available at our program located on Northen Blvd in Douglaston NY .

Responsibilities

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 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 #CB

Qualifications

  • HS Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree preferred
  • One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred
  • Preferred Certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First AidKeywords: 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, SUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Company Overview S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you. 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 Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org. ID 2026-18660 Work Location In Person

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, while an associate degree and one year of direct service experience are preferred. Preferred certifications include AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR, and First Aid.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • Medication Administration
  • Reporting
  • Client Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Direct Care
  • Skill Development
  • Nutritional Support
  • Habilitation Services

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Prescription Insurance
  • Paid Vacations
  • Credit Union
  • 403(b)
  • Transportation Plan
  • 1199 Union Benefits

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20 - $20/hr
Location
New York
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Closes
Jul 16, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Services For The Underserved, Inc.

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) believes every New Yorker has the right to lead a life of purpose. Since 1978, S:US has been turning this belief into reality by advocating for people with life circumstances marked by homelessness, intellectual/developmental disability,...

Salary listed on 79 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Direct Support Professional openings in New York are typically driven by ongoing need for consistent, person-centered care in community and residential settings. This role can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, prefer an associate degree and direct service experience, and require a valid NYS driver’s license with insurable driving status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your driving eligibility and highlight any hands-on care experience in your application.

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