Direct Support Professional I

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional I role is onsite in a residential setting in Brooklyn, NY, with a Saturday–Sunday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, totaling 16 hours. Compensation is $19.81 per hour. The role supports adults with developmental disabilities in a residential program. The professional provides direct care and helps individuals build daily living, social, vocational, and personal skills to support independence and community integration. The role also documents progress, participates in program planning, and responds to emergencies using approved techniques.

What you'll do

• Provide personal care and health support, including hygiene, grooming, toileting, medication administration per AMAP, vital signs, and medical appointments
• support meals and safe food handling
• maintain a safe and organized residence
• promote independence and community integration through skill-building, recreation, employment supports, and transportation
• encourage communication and interpersonal skills
• document and report progress
• participate in program planning, meetings, and training
• apply approved behavior-management techniques and respond to emergencies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional i

brooklyn ny

institute for community living

developmental disabilities

residential support

personal care

community integration

saturday–sunday

7:00 am–3:30 pm

16 hours

hourly pay $19.81

dsp certificate

cpr and first aid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) with employer match
• paid time off and 12 paid holidays
• wellness programs
• educational leave
• tuition assistance
• training
• commuter benefits
• and other voluntary benefits.

Why this role

Weekend schedule is Saturday–Sunday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM; required credentials include a DSP certificate, with AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR, and First Aid certifications current or obtainable within six months.

About the employer

Institute for Comm Living is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.