Direct Support Professional

Access: Supports for Living; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Access: Supports for Living in Middletown, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living, personal care, and community activities.

You will provide personal care, meals, and medication support, teach basic life skills, ensure safety, document care, and transport participants to activities using agency vehicles.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or customer service is preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to complete training and certifications is needed.
• Bilingual or ASL skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, meals, and medication.
• Teach life skills like money management and social interaction.
• Ensure safety, provide support, and complete documentation.
• Drive individuals to activities, medical appointments, and other outings using agency vehicles.

Skills

Care/customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Bilingual or ASL

Training/certifications

Job description

Rate: $17.50-$21.00 (Dependent on experience & house level)

Shift: All shifts available (Day, Night, Overnight, 2 ½ day shift)

Full-time, part-time, and per-diem shifts available

Other locations include but are not limited to; Newburgh, New Windsor, Poughkeepsie, Pine Bush, and Coxsackie.

Direct Support Professional Description

Love helping others? Put your skills to work as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living, personal care, and community activities.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with personal care, meals, and medication.
• Teach life skills like money management and social interaction.
• Ensure safety, provide support, and complete documentation.
• Drive individuals to activities, medical appointments, and other outings using agency vehicles.

What You Bring:

• Experience in care or customer service (preferred).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to complete training and certifications.
• A valid driver’s license; bilingual or ASL skills a plus.

The Fine Print:

• Must be able to lift 25+ lbs and assist with physical care.
• Comfortable using electronic devices and performing household tasks.
• Must be able to stand up for long periods of time
• Ability to use a computer to complete documentation.