Direct Support Professional 1 - Middletown, NY

Access: Supports for Living; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Role involves helping with personal care, meals, medications, and documenting activities, plus driving clients to events using agency vehicles. Must have valid driver's license; bilingual or ASL skills are a plus.

Qualifications

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

Communication

Problem-solving

Driving

Bilingual or ASL

Job description

Our dedicated front line staff are out in the field making it happen on a daily basis. Our administration staff play a key role in supporting our frontline staff by giving them the resources and tools they need to be successful. Whether Finance, HR, IT, or Quality Assurance is your game, you’ll be supporting our agency to be able to provide the best programs and services possible. You’ll get to work in a supportive, creative culture with many benefits.

Location: Middletown, NY

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.

EEO Employer

IND2024

Access: Network is an EEO employer