Direct Support Professional II

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional II role is onsite in Brooklyn, NY, with a schedule of Friday through Sunday, 11 p.m.–7:30 a.m., for 24 hours total. Compensation is $19.23 per hour. The Institute for Community Living provides residential support to individuals with developmental disabilities. The DSP provides direct care and helps individuals develop daily living, vocational, social, nutritional, and personal skills to support independence and community integration in a residential setting.

What you'll do

• Provide personal care and health support
• assist with meals and nutrition
• maintain a safe and organized residence
• support skill-building, recreation, employment, and transportation
• encourage communication and money-management skills
• document and report progress
• participate in program planning and training
• and apply approved behavior management techniques.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional ii

direct support

developmental disabilities

residential care

personal care

community integration

brooklyn ny

institute for community living

$19.23/hr

friday–sunday

11 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

24 hours total

403(b) match

12 paid holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 403(b) with employer match
• paid vacation, personal and sick time, mental health days, and 12 holidays
• wellness programs
• tuition assistance and training
• commuter benefits and other discounts.

Why this role

The posting 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.