Job Details: Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma / GED, Salary Range: $19.50 - $19.50Hourly, Job Shift: Evening Shift, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, 😊 Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today  Do you believe everyone deserves a life filled with dignity, purpose, and meaningful connection? As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, you’ll play a vital role in helping people live fulfilling, independent, and joyful lives.  This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be a mentor, advocate, cheerleader, and trusted team member in a mission-driven community.      💙 Why You’ll Love This Role  Make a real, lasting impact—every single day  Work alongside a compassionate, supportive, and fun team  Receive paid training and build valuable vocational skills  Access internal career growth and advancement opportunities  Enjoy excellent benefits for you and your family  Go home each day knowing your work truly matters    🎉 Comprehensive Benefits Package  FREE Medical, Dental & Life Insurance for you and your family  403(b) Retirement Plan – invest in your future while making a difference  Union Membership (1199) – professional advocacy and support  Paid Vacation & Sick Time – time to rest, recharge, and reset  Commuter Benefits Program – save on travel expenses  Optional benefits including disability and critical care coverage    ✅ Key Responsibilities  Provide hands-on support with activities of daily living (meals, dressing, hygiene, personal care)  Teach and reinforce essential life skills such as cooking, shopping, and household tasks  Administer medications and assist with health routines (paid training provided)  Accompany individuals to medical appointments and community outings  Encourage social engagement, independence, and participation in meaningful activities  Accurately document services and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team  Respond to challenges with patience, respect, and sensitivity  Qualifications: 🕒 Work Schedule Full-time & Part time, including weekends and holidays as needed. Shift 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm  🎓 Qualifications & Requirements  High School Diploma or GED required  New York State Driver's License is required Willingness to complete and maintain required certifications with (a condition of employment):  AMAP (Medication Administration)  CPR / First Aid  SCIP-R (Crisis Intervention)  Attendance at all scheduled trainings is mandatory  Strong communication skills, reliability, and a compassionate, can-do attitude    ⏱️ Training, Attendance & Accountability  Maintaining certifications is essential to performing DSP duties. Employees are responsible for:  Monitoring certification expiration dates  Tracking and attending required trainings on time  Communicating proactively with supervisors if support is needed  Failure to maintain required credentials may result in:  Removal from schedule until compliance is restored  Demotion to Relief status  Termination if requirements are not met within required timeframes    ⭐ Preferred Experience (Bonus, Not Required)  1+ year experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities  Experience in residential or healthcare settings  Strong teamwork, documentation, and organizational skills    👟 Physical & Work Environment  Active, hands-on role requiring standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and transferring individuals  Must be able to see, hear, speak clearly, and adjust focus  Comfort with physical care and fast-paced, active shifts  Shifts may include mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays  Strong sense of responsibility—commitment to remain on duty until relieved by the next team member    🌈 Equal Opportunity Employer  The Block Institute is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws, including the NYC Human Rights Law.  We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and are dedicated to fair and equitable hiring practices.    This job description may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Agency.