Direct Support Professional - Midwood
$37,440–$39,619 year
On-site · Brooklyn, New York, United States
Job Summary
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide essential care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including counseling, training in daily living skills, assistance with personal and community needs, crisis intervention, and fostering positive relationships. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, completing necessary documentation, and maintaining compliance and billing. Candidates are required to have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid NYS Driver’s License, and must pass a tuberculosis test and background check. Positions are available full-time or part-time, with various scheduling options.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Valid NYS Driver’s License required
- Tuberculosis test and background check mandatory
- Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions)
- At least 2 years’ work experience in the I/DD field for DSP 2 positions
Desired Qualifications
- Good written and verbal communication
- Basic computer knowledge
- Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Willing to take initiative
- Ability to support people with I/DD through patient and compassionate care
Additional Requirements
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.
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