DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Job ID: 306079 Posted 7/22/2025
Location: STATEN ISLAND, New York
Job Type: Contract/Temp
Work Site: Onsite
Category: Other Area(s)
Skills: Bilingual
Pay Min: $17 - Pay Max: $17/Per Hour
Duration: 2 Weeks
Shift: Variable
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:
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High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)
Licenses/Certifications Required:
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CPR/BLS Certification (required)
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Valid Driver’s License (preferred)
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AMAP Certification (highly preferred)
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Any additional medical certification (preferred)
Skills Required:
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Compassionate and respectful demeanor
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to follow kosher dietary laws and religious protocols
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Comfortable using hoyer lifts and supporting individuals in wheelchairs
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks
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Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Shift/Schedule Information:
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Full-time, 40 hours per week
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Shifts available:
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1st Shift (Morning): Personal care, breakfast preparation, daily activities
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2nd Shift (Afternoon/Evening): Recreation, dinner preparation, evening routines
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3rd Shift (Overnight): Safety checks, personal care, emergency response
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Staff must remain on-site until relief coverage arrives
Day-to-Day Responsibilities Include:
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Assisting individuals with hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation
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Supporting community outings, therapy sessions, and habilitation programs
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Administering medications (post-AMAP certification)
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Maintaining a clean, safe, and supportive environment
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Documenting daily activities, progress, and incidents
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Participating in interdisciplinary planning and program meetings
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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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