CareerPlan

Direct Support Professional (Per Diem) - Homecare (All 5 Boroughs)

New York, NY, usFull-time2024-08-22 → 2026-11-11
Based in United States

Core

Provide direct support, supervision, and daily living assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in community settings.

Role type

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Builds

Community participation programs and daily living support services

Domain

Healthcare / Social Services / Disability Support

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance, safety oversight, counseling, problem solving, meal preparation, cleaning, hygiene support, one-on-one and group facilitation

Preferred skills

Experience with I/DD population, bilingualism (Spanish, Creole, Russian, Mandarin)

Technologies

None

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing meals, cleaning, and attending to hygiene needs; oversee safety and health considerations; promote skill development and explore interests/hobbies; support community participation and advocacy; work one-on-one or in group settings across various environments

Seniority

Entry-level / Per Diem