Direct Support Professional / DSP / Day Habilitation Center - Queens Village
QSAC 01/13/2023New York, New York, United States
Posted January 22, 2026
36000 - 36000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way.
Job Description
Urgently Hiring!! Looking to fill as soon as possible!! The Direct Support Professional (DSP) assists individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in developing and maintaining relationships, promoting health and safety, and implementing treatment plans.
Requirements
- Provide Safety & Support
- Assist individuals to develop and maintain relationships
- Promote and protect the health, safety and emotional well-being of the individuals
- Commit to person-centered supports and honor the personality, preferences, culture and strengths of the individuals
- Work in partnership with others to support all individuals to lead self-directed lives
- Implement and adhere to established treatment plans
- Transport individuals in agency vehicles as needed
- Maintain all required certifications
- Report problems and concerns to supervisors immediately
- Ability to run, when needed
- Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights and 20 lb items
Benefits
- Competitive salary – Up to $18 an hour, dependent on work experience & valid Driver’s License
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
- Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement with Employer Discretionary Match (for FT staff)
- Paid Training in the field of human services and ABA
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 24 days annually
