Direct Support Professional - Pine Bush, NY

Access: Supports For Living; Pine Bush (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Access: Supports For Living in Pine Bush, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living, personal care, and community activities.

You will support with meals, medications, life skills, safety, and documentation; transport individuals to activities using agency vehicles. We require a valid driver’s license and strong communication skills; multiple shifts available, including day, night, overnight.

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 skills

Problem solving

Driver's license

Job description

Location: Pine Bush, 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; New Windsor, Middletown, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, 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.

Turn your passions into purpose—apply today!

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