Direct Support Professional I

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional I role is onsite in a residential setting in the Bronx, New York (10466), with a Friday–Saturday schedule from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., totaling 16 hours. Compensation is $19.81 per hour. The role supports adults with developmental disabilities in a residential program. The professional provides personal care and health support while helping individuals build daily living, vocational, social, nutritional, and personal skills. The work promotes independence, community integration, safety, and dignity.

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 clean residence
• promote skill-building, recreation, employment supports, and community integration
• document and report progress
• participate in program planning, meetings, and training
• use approved behavior management techniques and respond to emergencies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional i

residential support

developmental disabilities

personal care

bronx ny

institute for comm living

friday–saturday

3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

16 hours

$19.81/hr

amap

scip-r

cpr and first aid

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 403(b) with employer match
• paid vacation, personal and sick time, mental health days, and 12 paid holidays
• employee assistance and mental health resources
• educational leave, tuition assistance, training, and career development.

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.