Direct Support Professional I

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional I role is onsite in a residential setting in Brooklyn, NY; the posting lists an hourly rate of $19.8077. The Institute for Community Living supports people with developmental disabilities in residential programs. The DSP provides direct care and helps individuals develop daily living, vocational, social, nutritional, and personal skills. The role promotes independence and community integration while supporting health, safety, documentation, and participation in program planning.

What you'll do

• Provide personal care and health support, including hygiene, grooming, toileting, medication administration per AMAP, and vital signs
• support meals and safe food handling
• maintain a clean and safe residential environment
• promote skill-building, recreation, employment supports, and community integration
• document progress
• participate in program planning, team meetings, and training
• use approved behavior-management techniques and respond to emergencies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional i

developmental disabilities

residential care

personal care

community integration

skill-building

friday–monday

7am–3:30pm

brooklyn ny

institute for community living

$19.81/hr

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 paid holidays
• employee assistance and mental health resources
• educational leave, tuition assistance, training, and career development
• commuter and discount programs.

Why this role

The schedule is Friday through Monday, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., for 32 hours total; required certifications may be obtained within six months of hire.

About the employer

Institute for Comm Living is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities. Sector: 62.