Services For The Underserved, Inc.·New York
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 .
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
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.
Market context
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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