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Services For The Underserved, Inc.·New York
Direct Support Professional · $20 - $20/hr
Computed from live listings
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 15,235 posted healthcare roles in New York rates. This role sits in the 22nd percentile.
Pay for this role is about 43% below the New York median for similar positions.
Provide habilitation services and support clients with intellectual or developmental disabilities in their daily living activities. Ensure nutritional needs are met, administer medication as prescribed, and report any safety or abuse concerns to management.
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 a variety of shift and schedule options across our programs, 1199 union benefits, and a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide.
Schedule availability varies by program and position, and employees are hired into a specific schedule that is confirmed during the hiring process.
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
A high school diploma or GED is required, with an associate degree preferred. One year of experience in direct services for developmentally disabled individuals is preferred, along with relevant certifications like 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.