Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is an onsite role based in New York, NY. Compensation is $19.81 per hour, and this position supports the residential care team at the Institute for Comm Living. This role exists to provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The DSP contributes to the team's goals by assisting individuals with daily living needs and fostering independence in a safe, supportive environment.

What you'll do

• Provide personal care and health support.
• Support nutrition and mealtime activities.
• Maintain a safe and clean residential environment.
• Promote individual development and community integration.
• Observe, document, and report individual progress.
• Apply behavior management techniques.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

new york ny

icl

direct support professional

healthcare

residential care

developmental disabilities

dsp

community support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical (HSA), Dental, Vision, 403(b) match, PTO, mental health days, tuition assistance.

Why this role

Floater/On-Call position, requires SCIP-R and AMAP certifications, requires valid NY driver's license.

About the employer

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