Direct Support Professional -WHICF MONDAY-FRIDAY 6AM-10AM

People's Arc; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

People’s Arc in Westhampton, NY is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a Monday–Friday 6:00–10:00 shift. This part-time role collaborates with the Support Team to promote health, safety and wellbeing for individuals with developmental disabilities, assisting with daily living activities and goal attainment.

You will be trained in medication administration, documentation and HIPAA compliance, with opportunities to grow in a compassionate, client-centered environment and contribute to

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with minimum one year of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assist in self-care maintenance, cooking, housekeeping, travel, social support, and personal hygiene for individuals supported by People's Arc.
• Receive and remain up to date on all safe driving courses to safely assist in transportation.
• Provide assistance and oversight while working on goals and accurately completes documentation and billing for personal goals developed by the individual supported via electronic health records (EHR).
• Plan and participate in recreational activities based on the needs of the program site.
• Receive and stay up to date on trainings to administer medication safely and maintain medical records.
• Other duties may include site maintenance, shopping, and oversight of the facility.
• May be required to assist in lifting and transferring individuals.
• Receive and stay up to date on HIPAA trainings and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent communication skills

Valid driver's license

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

Job description

Direct Support Professional -WHICF MONDAY-FRIDAY 6AM-10AM

Job Category: Residential

Requisition Number: DIREC001394

• Posted : September 9, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Westhampton, NY 11977, USA

• Pay or shift range: $20 USD to $21 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Role Summary: A Direct Support Professional works collaboratively with the Support Team to enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by promoting their health, safety and wellbeing. A Direct Support Professional serves as a caring and understanding advocate for and with the people they support by assisting them with communicating their needs and accomplishing their goals. This role is a meaningful start in many career paths providing skill and training in various areas.

Role Responsibilities

• Works closely to teach and assist in self-care maintenance up to and including, cooking, household and program site skills, travel, social support, and personal hygiene assistance for individuals supported by People's Arc of Suffolk.
• Receive and remain up to date on all safe driving courses to safely assist in driving to and from activities, appointments or any needed transportation destinations.
• Provides assistance and oversight whole working on goals and accurately completes documentation and billing for personal goals developed by the individual supported via electronic health records (EHR).
• Plans and participates in recreational activities based upon the needs of the program site.
• Receive and remain up to date on all trainings to administer medication safely and in conformance with state regulations and specific training including maintenance of medical records (Residential Department only.)
• Other duties may include, but are not limited to, site maintenance, shopping, and oversight of the facility.
• May be required to assist in the lifting and/or transferring of individuals supported by People's Arc of Suffolk.
• Receive and remain up to date on all HIPAA trainings while also maintaining confidential information regarding the person supported and their family.
• Received and remains up to date on training for safety and universal precautions.
• Exhibits care, consideration and professionalism while encouraging an independent and fulfilling lifestyle.
• Performs all other duties as requested by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written communication skills so that the writing of required documents is clear and articulate.
• Exceptional communication skills to productively engage with all.
• Outstanding people skills and the passion to help others.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Valid drivers license and minimum of one year of driving experience.
• Computer literacy to include knowledge of Microsoft products and web-based applications used by the agency.
• Ability to utilize proper body mechanics and transfer techniques.

Minimum Qualifications: A High School Diploma or GED; Readiness to learn and utilize relevant agency computer applications.

Preferred

High School or better.

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