Direct Support Professional I

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional I role is full-time and onsite in Brooklyn, NY, with a Wednesday–Sunday schedule from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, totaling 40 hours. Pay is $19.8077 per hour. The role provides residential support to individuals with developmental disabilities. Under clinical or supervisory staff, the DSP provides direct care and helps individuals build daily living, vocational, social, nutritional, and personal skills. The work promotes independence and community integration in the least restrictive environment.

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 nutrition
• maintain a safe and organized residence
• promote skill-building, recreation, employment supports, and community integration
• encourage communication, relationships, money management, and leisure activities
• document and report progress
• participate in planning, meetings, and training
• use approved behavior-management techniques and respond to emergencies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional i

brooklyn ny

institute for comm living

full-time

overnight shift

wednesday–sunday

11:00 pm–7:30 am

developmental disabilities

residential support

personal care

$19.81/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 403(b) with employer match
• paid time off and 12 holidays
• wellness resources
• tuition assistance, training, and career development
• commuter and other voluntary benefits.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a Direct Support Professional certificate; AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR, and First Aid certifications must be current or obtainable within six months of hire.

About the employer

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