Founded over 140 years ago to serve as a resource to the Jewish immigrant population, the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services’ history is one of providing support and care for those in need in all of New York City’s diverse communities, serving people and families of all religions, ethnicities, ages and cultural backgrounds.
The Jewish Board is the largest human services agency in New York City, serving more than 43,000 clients each year. We are widely recognized as a best-in-class provider of human services, delivering innovative, cutting-edge, and evidence-based mental health and behavioral health programs.
With over 3,000 employees, 75 locations around the 5 boroughs of New York City and a 125-acre campus in Westchester, our scale and reach also means that no matter where you live in the greater New York City region, we have programs and services that are impacting your communities – and it also means you will likely find a program within reasonable commuting distance.

The senior direct support professional (SDSP) works with children and adolescents in the community residence and is responsible for the supervision, care and skill building related to the youth’s individual service and treatment plans. The SDSP serves as a positive role model while providing therapeutic support, trauma informed care, and supervision. All responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the standards of regulatory bodies and of the Jewish Board.

Key Essential Functions

• Serve as a senior member of the DSP department.

• Oversee day-to-day care of youth, including personal hygiene, social skills guidance, life skills development, use of leisure/recreation time, meal planning and preparation, and service plan objectives.

• Develop, supervise, and implement therapeutic recreational activities.

• Accompany and supervise youth on recreational trips and activities.

• Provide one-on-one support for youth experiencing significant stress or crisis, including managing environmental issues as needed.

• Drive, escort, and supervise youth to medical, behavioral health, school, socialization, or other appointments.

• Provide verbal and written feedback to supervisors and treatment teams regarding youth observations and responses to interventions; report unusual or crisis behaviors immediately.

• Prepare and cook meals for residents and CR staff within the residence.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment.

• Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary therapeutic team, implementing culturally affirming and trauma-informed interventions.

• Liaise with families, schools, healthcare providers, hospitals, criminal justice, and other community agencies to ensure appropriate care and supervision.

• Deliver services in community residences, family/resource homes, community settings, and via telehealth when applicable.

• Participate in clinical treatment team meetings, staff meetings, trainings, and supervision.

• Maintain documentation in accordance with Jewish Board standards, regulatory agencies, and funding sources.

• Uphold professional behavior and ethical standards per licensing boards, professional associations, and Jewish Board policies.

• Travel and navigate the community to provide services where youth and families benefit most.

• Assist in orienting families/resources to program services.

• Provide crisis intervention as needed.