Direct Support Professional - Compassionate Care & Growth

ADP, Inc.; Town of Somers (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAID training

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k after six months

Employer-paid vision and dental

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time-off

Job summary

Opengate is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Somers, NY to provide care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This full-time position includes personal hygiene, feeding, and healthcare tasks, with a focus on advocacy and treatment planning.

You will assist with daily living activities, support independence, and participate in recreation. Medications are administered under RN guidance; training is provided, and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License in NY/NJ/CT preferred but not required.
• Experience with I/DD population preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including personal hygiene, feeding, and healthcare tasks.
• Advocate for individuals by ensuring access to appropriate services and participating in treatment planning.
• Develop knowledge of behavior management strategies and follow crisis intervention protocols (SCIP), including physical interventions if necessary.
• Assist with daily living activities, household tasks, and recreational programs to support independence and skill development.
• Dispense medications under the guidance of a Registered Nurse and document habilitation services, active treatment, BIR, MIR, and medical charts as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Opengate is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Somers, NY to provide care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This full-time position includes personal hygiene, feeding, and healthcare tasks, with a focus on advocacy and treatment planning.

You will assist with daily living activities, support independence, and participate in recreation. Medications are administered under RN guidance; training is provided, and benefits are offered.