OC Direct Support Professional II (775329OC)
Company: Institute for Comm Living
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Location Bronx 10466 Schedule
On-call/Per-diem Essential Job Functions ICL operates residential
programs for adults with intellectual and/or developmental
disabilities (I/DD). Nine facilities, located in Brooklyn, the
Bronx and Manhattan provide varying levels and types of support.
ICL residences are in buildings with 4 to 14 occupants and have
24/7 on site services. These programs promote the growth and
independence of the individuals who live in the residence. Staff
help to assess their strengths and provide services based on the
skill level, needs and preferences of each individual and help
individuals lead richer lives. You would be Responsible for: Under
supervision, provide supports and services which involve advocating
for, encouraging, guiding and teaching individuals in expressing
personal choice, ensuring community integration, assisting
individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, lifts and
transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation. You would help
individuals to participate in games and recreational programs;
coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and
provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. You would work
with other staff to carry out and record care plans and, in
accordance with special instructions, you may administer
medication. These positions are physically demanding. You would
need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of
individuals in emergency situations. In some of the residences, you
must be able to stand, bend, stretch, and lift bedridden and/or
incapacitated individuals. To learn more about what direct support
professionals do on the job every day, go to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnK4z3KAqtE. Education: High school
diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as a GED) or
possess a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certificate from an
accredited public or private organization.
Keywords: Institute for Comm Living, East Brunswick , OC Direct Support Professional II (775329OC), Social Services , New York City, New Jersey
