Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in a residential setting in Brooklyn, NY, with pay of $19.81 per hour. The listed schedule is Monday, Friday, and Saturday, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., for 24 hours total. The Institute for Community Living supports individuals with developmental disabilities in residential programs. The role provides direct care and helps residents build daily living, vocational, social, nutritional, and personal skills to support independence and community integration. It also includes documenting progress, supporting health needs, and participating in program planning and team meetings.

What you'll do

• Provide personal care and health support
• assist with meals and nutrition
• maintain a safe and organized residence
• promote skill-building, recreation, employment supports, and community integration
• document and report progress
• participate in program planning and training
• apply approved behavior management techniques and respond to emergencies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

residential care

developmental disabilities

personal care

independent living

brooklyn ny

institute for community living

$19.81/hour

monday friday saturday

3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

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
• commuter benefits and additional voluntary benefits.

About the employer

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