Full-Time
Direct Support Professional
Updated on 8/1/2026
S:US
1,001-5,000 employees
Provides services for homelessness, mental health
Compensation Overview
$19/hr
Brooklyn, NY, USA
In Person
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- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- At least one year of experience providing direct care services to adults with a developmental disability is required.
- AMAP certification, SCIP-R training, and CPR and First Aid training are required.
- Assist each consumer in skill development in areas such as independent living, adaptive behaviors, socialization, recreation, and activities of daily living.
- Supervise consumers in the community, using various experiences to reinforce skills being taught in group sessions while ensuring their safety.
- Lead group sessions with consumers and facilitate discussions to provide learning skills to be used in their community.
- Provide annual and semi-annual progress reports regarding valued outcomes.
- Assess the needs of lower-functioning and/or non-verbal consumers through observations and evaluations; develop and address their valued outcomes.
- Provide input and ensure compliance with the valued outcomes in the Individual Service Plan and Day Habilitation Plan.
- Provide weekly documentation of outcomes being worked toward with each individual in accordance with their Day Habilitation Plan.
- An Associate's Degree is preferred.
S:US provides services and advocacy for New Yorkers facing homelessness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It supports tens of thousands of individuals and families in New York City and Long Island with about 1,800 staff. The organization offers tailored direct services such as housing assistance, health and behavioral supports, case management, and community programs to help clients achieve stability and long-term well-being. Its goal is to empower underserved New Yorkers to lead lives of purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1978
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Perry Perlmutter's 2023 CEO appointment strengthens financial leadership from prior CFO role.
- Margaret-Ann Cole's 2024 Chief People Officer hire enhances talent management capabilities.
- NYC government partnerships ensure steady contract revenue for social services expansion.
What critics are saying
- Nonprofit model limits scalability without massive grant funding increases.
- Heavy reliance on NYC contracts exposes S:US to municipal budget cuts.
- Perry Perlmutter's recent CEO transition disrupts strategic execution in 2026.
What makes S:US unique
- S:US delivers $315 million in services annually to 35,000 New Yorkers facing homelessness.
- Founded in 1978, S:US provides housing, employment, and recovery services across NYC.
- 1,800 staff execute eviction prevention and food security programs for vulnerable populations.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Short-and-Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Hours
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