Consider Becoming a Direct Support Professional

If you found yourself without work due to the coronavirus pandemic you’re not alone. The good news is that we have numerous opportunities.

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.

S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits and the opportunity to find a new passion and career in direct support.

This opportunity is available at our program located on Quincy Street in Brooklyn,NY

Job Requirements

•  HS Diploma or GED required

(offer may be extended with the contingency to obtain within one year)

• Preferred One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled
• Preferred Certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Effective August 30, 2021, unless granted a reasonable accommodation for disability, all new hires must show proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus.  If hired for one of our city sponsored programs, this requirement must be met by your date of hire.

SUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you. 

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.