DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL- DAY SERVICES (DEPEW)

PeopleInc; Village of Depew (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

PTO buyback

Affordable insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career mentoring

Shift incentives

Job summary

People Inc. seeks a Direct Support professional for Day Services in Depew, NY. This full-time role supports individuals with developmental disabilities, coordinating daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring safety. Documentation must meet agency standards and confidentiality must be maintained.

CPR certification and medication administration training are preferred. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour, with a raise to $20 per hour after a 6-month probation period.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to read, write, and comprehend plans and documentation.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license as per agency policy.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including lifting up to 35 lbs.
• Certification in CPR and Medication Administration depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Respect confidentiality and provide compassionate care.
• Plan and implement daily activities promoting independence and inclusion.
• Ensure health and safety of individuals served.
• Safely transport individuals when approved to drive.
• Schedule and document community activities with the group.

Skills

Multitasking

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Ability to transport clients

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

Medication Administration Certification

SCIP-R training

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on January 14, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Depew, NY, USA

• DIRECT SUPPORT - DAY SERVICES
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: DIREC028502

Description

Pay Rate: $19.00

Upon successful completion of a 6-month provisionary period, the hourly rate will increase to $20/hr.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respects and maintains the confidentiality of the person served. Demonstrates a positive and caring attitude towards person served, families and staff.
• Plans, coordinates and implements meaningful activities on a daily basis: areas of daily living and personal care needs as well as person centered activities that promote independence, inclusion and productivity.
• Completes all tasks necessary to ensure health and safety of each person receiving services.
• Safely transports people following proper procedures when approved to drive.
• Determines with their group the community places they would like to go and schedules and documents these activities
• Performs daily site cleaning, food preparation and laundry as needed.
• Completes daily documentation and other paperwork OPWDD and agency standards promptly and accurately as applicable.
• Attends/participates in general staff meetings, in-service training and other pertinent agency meetings/trainings.
• Maintains compliance with agency mandated in-service and online training.
• Flexibility to work assignments as needed at the agency within shift and/or other availability. For Day Services, this may include being assigned a residential and/or alternate day program site to work partially, or in full based, upon status of day program service delivery.
• Performs CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R).
• Responsible for recording time worked at the start and end of each shift and to work the minimum number of accepted hours hired for.
• Administers medications and follows proper procedures depending on work location.
• Specific work functions and hours worked may vary from specific departments and locations.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age.
• HS Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License that meets agency policy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend plans and documentation.
• Basic computer skills necessary for communication and documentation.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing.
• Lifting requirement of 35 lbs.
• Ability to support people receiving services with repositioning, lifting and transferring as required by their person-centered plan.
• Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations, including Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) certification as per regulatory guidelines.
• Certification in CPR.
• Certified in Medication Administration depending on work location.
• Part-time Direct Support professionals are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week and not more than 29 hours per week unless otherwise specified by program.

Why People Inc.?

When you join the People Inc. team, you can make a difference in the lives of people receiving services while also receiving great benefits (generous PTO, PTO buyback, affordable insurance, tuition reimbursement, career mentoring, shift incentives and more), flexibility and the opportunity to help others move closer to their life goals and dreams. People Inc. is Western New York's largest and most experienced provider of programs for people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. We understand that working one on one with people who have disabilities, and helping them in all aspects of daily life takes a special person - someone who's dedicated, caring and compassionate - that's how we treat our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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