What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at EDSI?
Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Needed ($19-19.80/hr)Workforce1 Healthcare Career Center is partnering with top NYC healthcare providers to connect qualified Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to immediate openings at a healthcare organization within the five boroughs.Key Responsibilities:Direct Support Professionals are essential to our Developmental Disabilities Division. These employees work directly with the people in our care, providing support to ensure their daily needs are met and that they are working toward their personal goals.Ensuring appropriate supervision, health and safety of program participantsAssisting in daily living skills (e.g. personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, shopping)Planning and preparing balanced mealsCleaning and maintaining residential unitAssisting individuals with the purchase of groceries, clothing, hygiene supplies and other itemsTransporting and escorting participants on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etcEnsuring that participants’ medication is administered as necessaryCompleting daily progress notes and ensure participant’s plan of care is implementedObserving and reporting regressive and unusual behavior and working cooperatively with clinical staffMinimum Qualifications:HS Diploma/GED.A NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with no more than 6 points.AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid Certifications preferred.Experience working with adults that have developmental disabilitiesWe would cordially like to invite you to our Direct Support Professional Hiring Event on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.Please ask for Ola at the front desk.Event Details:Date: Wednesday, November 19thTime: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Walk in anytime during this window)Location: BronxWorks Workforce Development550 East 142nd St, 1st FloorBronx, NY 10454Workforce1 Healthcare Career Center is a federally funded NYC program that prepares and connects qualified candidates to job opportunities citywide. We recruit licensed healthcare professionals on behalf of leading healthcare employers.
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