DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Job ID: 306079    Posted 7/22/2025

LOCATION

Location: STATEN ISLAND, New York

JOB TYPE

Job Type: Contract/Temp

Remote

Work Site: Onsite

CATEGORY

Category: Other Area(s)

SKILLS

Skills: Bilingual

SALARY

Pay Min: $17 - Pay Max: $17/Per Hour

DURATION

Duration: 2 Weeks

SHIFT

Shift: Variable

POSITION

Position: 306079

Job Description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Group Home & Day Habilitation Settings

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Location: Staten Island, NY

Education Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Licenses/Certifications Required:

  • CPR/BLS Certification (required)

  • Valid Driver’s License (preferred)

  • AMAP Certification (highly preferred)

  • Any additional medical certification (preferred)

Skills Required:

  • Compassionate and respectful demeanor

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to follow kosher dietary laws and religious protocols

  • Comfortable using hoyer lifts and supporting individuals in wheelchairs

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks

  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Shift/Schedule Information:

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week

  • Shifts available:

  • 1st Shift (Morning): Personal care, breakfast preparation, daily activities

  • 2nd Shift (Afternoon/Evening): Recreation, dinner preparation, evening routines

  • 3rd Shift (Overnight): Safety checks, personal care, emergency response

  • Staff must remain on-site until relief coverage arrives

    Day-to-Day Responsibilities Include:

    • Assisting individuals with hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation

    • Supporting community outings, therapy sessions, and habilitation programs

    • Administering medications (post-AMAP certification)

    • Maintaining a clean, safe, and supportive environment

    • Documenting daily activities, progress, and incidents

    • Participating in interdisciplinary planning and program meetings

    • Providing coverage across assigned program areas

    Advertising Location: Staten Island, NY

    Contact for Applicant Resumes: Rebecca Balan Senior DSS Account Manager RCM Health Care Services Rebecca.Balan@rcmt.com

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