Early Morning Direct Support Professional: Care & ADL

IGHL Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IGHL Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to be a role model for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The DSP will provide hands-on ADL assistance, support daily living activities, and promote independence through teaching and supervision under IGHL policies and OPWDD guidelines. Responsibilities include medication administration, transportation, documentation, and participation in trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• New York State driver’s license required.
• SCIP certification and Adult CPR certification maintained.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs multiple times per hour.
• Enthusiastic team player with professional composure under stress.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications per OPWDD AMAP certification.
• Encourages choice making and uses redirection techniques per SCIP certification.
• Supervises self-care tasks and provides hands-on assistance.
• Implements program goals and maintains required logs and documentation.
• Provides transportation and supervision for community activities and medical appointments.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in trainings.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

NYS Driver’s license

SCIP certification

Adult CPR certification

AMAP certification

Job description

IGHL Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to be a role model for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The DSP will provide hands-on ADL assistance, support daily living activities, and promote independence through teaching and supervision under IGHL policies and OPWDD guidelines. Responsibilities include medication administration, transportation, documentation, and participation in trainings.