Direct Support Professional

$17.0/hourly Posted 2 days ago Less than 10 applies 2 min average apply

STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314

Hourly Rate: $17.00 per hour

Location:

Staten Island, NY

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide hands-on care and support to individuals in group home and day habilitation settings. This role focuses on assisting with daily living activities, promoting independence, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. You will work closely with individuals and interdisciplinary teams to support personalized care plans and community engagement.

• Schedule / Shift
  • Shift details: 1st (Morning), 2nd (Afternoon/Evening), and 3rd (Overnight) shifts available
  • Hours per week: 40
• Key Duties:
  • Assist individuals with personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation
  • Support participation in community outings, therapy, and habilitation programs
  • Administer medications following AMAP certification
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment
  • Document daily activities, progress, and incidents
  • Participate in interdisciplinary planning and team meetings
  • Provide coverage across assigned program areas
  • Remain on-site until relief staff arrives

• Education
  • Required: N/A
  • Preferred (if applicable): High School diploma or equivalent
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Required: CPR/BLS Certification
  • Additional certifications (if applicable): AMAP Certification (highly preferred), valid driver’s license (preferred), additional medical certifications (preferred)

• Compassionate and respectful demeanor
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow kosher dietary laws and religious protocols
• Experience supporting mobility needs, including use of hoyer lifts and wheelchairs

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well‑being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

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