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Direct Support Professional - Services for the Underserved, Inc. - New York

Health & Social Care

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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 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


Job Requirements

  • HS Diploma or GED required
  • Preferred One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled
  • Preferred Certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid
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  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    S:US offers a variety of shift and schedule options across our program
  • Salary
    $20 hourly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

pin icon602 Quincy Street, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, 11221, New York

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Direct Service ProviderNew York

Non - Profit • More than 250 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since July, 2026

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) envisions a city where everyone has a roof over their head, is healthy, productive and can enjoy the social connections that create a life of purpose.

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