Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Marine Park
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This posting states $18–$20 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in New York post a median of $19.52 an hour, the middle half $19–$19.75, across 217 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in New York earn a median of $19.05 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
DSP (Direct Support Professional) - Braverhood
Pay: $18 - $20 Hourly
Braverhood is looking to hire part-time DSPs (Direct Support Professional) to provide support to individuals with disabilities in Brooklyn, both in the home and within the community.
Bilingual speakers of Spanish, Russian, and other languages welcome.
Hours: Primarily afternoons and/or weekends.
Join our Passionate Team of Providers! We’re creating a world where no one faces obstacles alone. Instead, parents and families are embraced by a supportive and caring community, empowered to care for their loved ones, and liberated to create the best possible life. If you are an individual passionate about helping children and young adults with developmental disabilities and medical + mental health challenges, we encourage you to apply!
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DSP (Direct Support Professional)
- Foster a positive environment for individuals to be successful in achieving personal goals (i.e. social interactions and other activities of daily living)
- Work closely with Case Supervisors on monthly goals and plans of action
- Document services rendered and client progress on a daily and monthly basis
- Provide support for individuals with various developmental disabilities in the home and within the community
- Attend mandatory staff meeting and training once a year
- Submit all paperwork and monthly summaries on time
- Adhere to all agency and OPWDD regulations
QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DSP (Direct Support Professional)
- ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMMITMENT a must for this position!
●Experience with the special needs community - preferably with children or young adults -by taking them out in the community and helping them to integrate into society by helping them with communication and social skills
- Reliable Transportation is required
- Once hired, an online DSP training course must be completed
- Must be able to show up to work on time
*Dress code: Casual - come as you are, but please dress appropriately and respectfully.
From Braverhood's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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