About this opportunity
Services for the UnderServed (SUS) lists this Direct Support Professional opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 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.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 socializationWith appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and proceduresEnsure assigned clients' nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessaryReport 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 managementBenefits 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 HolidaysS: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
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10034, US
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