Health Services - Direct Support Professional

Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Make a difference every day. As a Residential Direct Support Professional at AABR, you’ll help individuals with developmental disabilities live fuller, more independent lives in their homes and communities. Working one-on-one with the people you support, you’ll get to know their needs, goals, and interests, and help create a home environment where they feel safe, encouraged, and included.

Locations and Shifts

AABR has residential programs in Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx, and Manhattan. Shift availability varies by location.

• Morning (AM) - 7:30 AM–3:30 PM

• Evening - 3:30 PM–11:30 PM

• Overnight - 11:30 PM–7:30 AM

What You’ll Do

• Support individuals in building independence and confidence in their daily lives.
• Encourage their hobbies, interests, and personal choices.
• Help strengthen daily living skills, including nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, and meals as needed, always with the goal of greater self-reliance.
• Partner with each individual to set goals, track progress, and share updates with the team.
• Help individuals take part in community activities based on their interests and preferences.
• Build meaningful, respectful relationships so the people you support feel cared for and connected.
• Keep the home clean, safe, and welcoming, following all health and safety protocols.
• Grow your skills through ongoing training and professional development.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to improve the quality of life of people with developmental disabilities.
• Sound judgment and the confidence to work independently.
• Flexibility and a calm, positive approach under pressure.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Basic computer skills; experience documenting or tracking information is a plus.
• Ability to stand and move for long periods and handle physically active tasks.

Why Join AABR

• $19.25 per hour - flexible schedules available

• Union position with benefits

• Paid training, including SCIP, CPR/First Aid, Choking/Aspiration, and AMAP certification

• Career growth opportunities, e.g., paths to Shift Supervisor or Assistant Manager

• A mission-driven team that values every person we support

Employment is contingent on clearing required background checks (including OPWDD and the Justice Center) and completing AABR’s Orientation Training program.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Comfortable working independently and can consistently make good judgments that benefit the client.
• Flexible, with a keen ability to handle stress well.
• Friendly disposition with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Computer literate and technologically well informed.
• Experience tracking and recording information, preferred.
• Enjoy working with people who have developmental disabilities to improve their quality of life.
• Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need.
• Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks
• Employment is contingent upon passing background checks (OPWDD, The Justice Center,etc.) and successful completion of AABR’s Orientation Training program.
• Current certification in SCIP, CPR/First Aid, Choking/Aspiration and AMAP preferred.