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Direct Support Professional (DSP)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 149th St in the Bronx.The Day Habilitation Specialist provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community & classroom learning experiences.Position Summary: The Day Habilitation Specialist provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community & classroom learning experiences.Responsibilities:Assists each consumer in skill development in areas such as independent living, adaptive behaviors, socialization, recreation and activities of daily living.Supervises consumers in the community, using various experiences to reinforce skills being taught in group session while ensuring their safety.Leads group sessions with consumers and facilitate the discussions to provide learning skills to be used in their community.Provides annual and semi-annual progress reports regarding valued outcomes.Assesses the needs of lower functioning and/or non-verbal consumers through observations and evaluations; their valued outcomes will be developed and addressed.Provides input and ensures compliance with the valued outcomes in the ISP and Day Habilitation Plan.Provides weekly documentation of outcomes being worked towards with each individual in accordance with his/her Day Habilitation Plan.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 HolidaysQualifications:High School Diploma or GED is required. Associates Degree preferred.At least one year experience providing direct care services to adults with a developmental disability.AMAP certified, SCIP-R trained, CPR & First Aid TrainedCompany Overview: S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERJoin 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 individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 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.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, 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 : Work Location: In Person
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bronx, NY, 10455, US
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