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Services For The Underserved, Inc.
Direct Support Professional
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$36,653 / year median in New York
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Min USD $19.00/Hr. Max USD $19.00/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 (
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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 Crotona Avenue in Bronx, NY so you can work close to home.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 Qualifications
- HS Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree preferred
- One year's experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred