Direct Support Professional

Arc Herkimer; Village of Middleville (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Employee discounts

PTO with rollover

Sick bank

Counseling services

Emergency fund assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Arc Herkimer in New York is hiring Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with disabilities in community and home settings. Starting pay is $19–$22 per hour, with full-time, part-time, or per diem options.

Training is provided and pay increases may be available based on education and shift differentials. You will help individuals with daily living skills, accompany them to activities, and support independence, health, and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or diploma required; training provided.
• 18+ years old with agency-approvable driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals shop, attend events, movies, zoo trips, and social outings.
• Teach cooking, cleaning, and daily living skills for independence.
• Lead hands-on activities: games, crafting, athletics, and music.
• Provide companionship, assist in emergencies, and support health and wellness.
• Support community-based activities across multiple Mohawk Valley locations.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Willingness to learn

Job description

At Arc Herkimer, company culture is everything! The more we can support YOU, the more YOU can support people with disabilities.

Starting rate $19 - $22.

Full time, part time, and per diem (relief) positions are available!!!

Opportunities for pay increase based on education and shift differentials. 18+ years old, with agency-approvable driver’s license.

No prior experience or diploma required. We provide all the training you need!

If you LOVE working with people, this job is for you!

Make a positive impact in your community & others’ lives as a DSP.

• Enjoy getting out & about with individuals shopping, attending sporting events, going to the movies, zoo trips, visiting friends, and more
• Create a loving home atmosphere by teaching & assisting with cooking, cleaning, and independence in daily skills
• Empower individuals through skill-building, including independent living, money management, and helping to achieve personal goals, hopes, and dreams
• Lead hands‑on activities, such as games, crafting, athletics, and music
• Provide companionship, assist in emergency situations, and maintain health & wellness

Work in a small, comfortable non-profit setting throughout the Mohawk Valley – Herkimer, Mohawk, Ilion, Frankfort, Little Falls, or Dolgeville.

In addition to your typical benefits, as a DSP you can receive:

• Tuition assistance
• Opportunities for professional development through mentorship, insight to management, webinars, and more
• Employee discounts at local businesses
• VERY generous PTO program with unlimited rollover – accrual increases with longevity
• Sick bank
• Free counseling services
• Emergency fund assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as other benefits

Our leadership team is hands‑on and create an environment for you to thrive at work through mentorship, exciting events, and teambuilding!

Not sure if a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is the right job for you. Check out New York Alliance's video showing the role of a DSP: Where Passion Meets Purpose: A Realistic Job Preview of Direct Support

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Arc Herkimer values diversity and seeks to sustain an environment in which the unique talents of each individual can flourish and contribute to the Arc Herkimer mission. It is the policy of Arc Herkimer not to discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, ethic group identification, traits historically associated with race, citizenship, creed, marital status, familial status, reproductive health decision making, and all other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including a known relationship or association with any member of a protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, advertising, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination of employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training/development at all levels of employment.

Arc Herkimer prohibits discrimination by or against employees, interns, representatives, vendors contractors, and all other persons doing business with or for the agency.

The agency is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative Action in all aspects of its business and will utilize affirmative action to make employment decisions so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.