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.