Direct Support Professional (DSP)
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Workforce 1
NY
Summary
The Direct Service Provider supports individuals with disabilities by assisting with daily living skills, personal care, and community participation. They are responsible for maintaining accurate service documentation and ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals they support.
Job Description
Company Overview
The Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center is partnering with Person-Centered Care Services (PCCS) to find qualified candidates for a Direct Service Provider / Life Skills Coach in Staten Island, NY. Person-Centered Care Services is a not-for-profit organization that creates social change by supporting people with disabilities on their journey to self-identity and acceptance. PCCS is committed to person-centered services that promote inclusion, independence, and community participation while providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Position Overview
The Direct Service Provider / Life Skills Coach supports individuals with disabilities by promoting independence, safety, and meaningful participation in their communities. This role provides person-centered support through daily living assistance, community engagement, skill development, and documentation of services. Team members build positive relationships while helping individuals achieve their personal goals and maintain a high quality of life.
This position is located in Staten Island, NY.
Key Responsibilities
- Build positive relationships with individuals receiving services.
- Provide supervision to promote safety and well-being.
- Assist with personal care, independent living, and daily life skills.
- Support employment, education, money management, and community participation.
- Accompany and transport individuals to community activities and work sites.
- Maintain accurate daily service documentation and communicate updates to supervisors.
- Complete required trainings, staff meetings, and service documentation.
- Follow service plans, support strategies, and organizational procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities or in a caregiving role preferred.
- Required for Day Habilitation, IRA, and Employment Support positions: Valid driver's license.
- Required for Employment Support positions: Personal vehicle.
- Required for IRA and Day Habilitation departments: CPR/First Aid certification.
- Ability to travel to off-site locations and use GPS location services within eVero when required.
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including assisting with toileting, hygiene, and lifting as needed. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.
Pay Range
USD $18.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.
