Direct Support Professional

Yai • Queens, New York • Posted July 04, 2026

About the Role

Program

  • Union Turnpike IRA

  • Location

  • Kew Gardens Hills - 135-39 Union Turnpike

  • Schedule

  • Saturday - Sunday; 9am - 5pm

  • Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships.

  • Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community.

  • Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety ...